Gluten-Free Hearty Fideo Soup

Warm your soul with this comforting and flavorful Gluten-Free Hearty Fideo Soup, a wholesome twist on a classic dish. Packed with vibrant vegetables, tender gluten-free fideo noodles, and a rich, aromatic broth infused with cumin and bay leaf, this easy-to-make recipe is the ultimate cozy one-pot meal. Fresh spinach leaves and a garnish of cilantro add a burst of color and nutrition, while a squeeze of lime juice elevates the flavors with a zesty finish. Ready in just 45 minutes, this gluten-free soup is perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Serve it hot and enjoy a nourishing bowl of goodness that’s naturally dairy-free and full of fresh, satisfying ingredients.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion, diced
• 3 large Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium Carrot, sliced into thin rounds
• 2 medium Celery stalks, sliced
• 8 ounces Gluten-free fideo noodles (or gluten-free spaghetti broken into 1-inch pieces)
• 14.5 ounces Canned diced tomatoes
• 6 cups Vegetable or chicken broth (ensure gluten-free)
• 1 whole Bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 cups Fresh spinach leaves
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
• 1 whole Lime, cut into wedges

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until the onion is soft and translucent, approximately 4-5 minutes.

Step 3

Add the sliced carrots and celery, and cook for another 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.

Step 4

Stir in the gluten-free fideo noodles and toast them lightly in the oil and vegetables, stirring continuously for about 2-3 minutes until they start to lightly brown.

Step 5

Pour in the canned diced tomatoes and stir to combine.

Step 6

Add the vegetable or chicken broth, bay leaf, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 7

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes or until the noodles and vegetables are tender.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaf from the soup.

Step 9

Stir in the fresh spinach leaves and allow them to wilt for 1-2 minutes.

Step 10

Serve the fideo soup hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice from the wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2602.4 grams (2602.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1511

Total Fat 51.30g	66%
Saturated Fat 7.40g	37%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.20g
Cholesterol 8mg	3%
Sodium 8316mg	362%
Total Carbohydrate 239.20g	87%
Dietary Fiber 27.70g	99%
Total Sugars 29.30g
Protein 33.00g	66%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 473mg	36%
Iron 13mg	71%
Potassium 2777mg	59%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.8%

Protein: 8.5%

Carbs: 61.7%