Chicken Fideo Soup with Chilis
March 10th, 2022
This Recipe creates 4 servings
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Fideo Soup is a traditional Latino dish from Mexico. This Soup can be made with a variety of ingredients, with the only real requirement being the inclusion of fideo pasta, (short vermicelli noodles).
Ingredients:
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1 Pound Chicken Thigh, boneless and skinless, cubed
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
8 Ounces Fideo Pasta or Short (1 inch) Vermicelli Pasta
3 Roma Tomatoes
1/2 Pound Tomatillos
1/2 Onion, chopped
1 Garlic Clove, minced
1 Dried Ancho Chile
1 Dried Guajillo Chile
1 Chile de Arbol (dried)
4 Cups Water
4 Cups chicken broth
1/2 Teaspoon Table Salt
Fresh Cilantro, chopped
Directions:
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Saute or Sous Vide the Chicken.
Using a splash of Olive Oil, saute the Fideo noodles until golden brown
Oven roast the Tomatoes and Tomatillos.
Meanwhile, saute the Onion until golden brown.
Dry pan-roast the Dried Chilis in a non-stick pan, over low heat until they turn a slightly darker color.
In a blender or food processor, blend the Tomato, Tomatillo, Chilis, Garlic, and Onion until smooth.
In a 5 quart pot, pour the Tomato/Tomatillo/Chili mix.
Add the Chicken.
Stir in the Water, Chicken Broth, and Salt.
Bring to a boil, Add the Fideo Pasta, then simmer for 15 minutes until the pasta is completely cooked.
Remove from the heat.
Sprinkle with fresh Cilantro and serve.
