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Sopita with ground beef and potatoes in a pot.

Mexican Fideo Soup with Ground Beef and Potatoes

This easy sopita with ground beef is a comforting Mexican noodle soup made with toasted fideo, potatoes, tomatoes, and fresh cilantro.

Course Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword sopita with ground beef and potatoes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Author Carissa

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 gold potatoes peeled and diced
  • 5 roma tomatoes chopped
  • 7 oz fideo noodles
  • 1 tbs vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • tomato bouillon to taste if necessary
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro chopped
  • fresh cut limes for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat.

  2. Add the ground beef and crumble it with a spatula.

  3. Cook until the moisture evaporates and the beef gets slightly caramelized.

  4. While the beef cooks, heat another skillet over medium heat.

  5. Add the oil, then the fideo. Toast, stirring often, until golden brown.

  6. Remove from heat and set aside. Add the chopped onion to the beef and cook for a few minutes until softened.

  7. Stir in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds. Season with salt and black pepper.

  8. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for about 5 minutes, until softened.

  9. Stir in the diced potatoes.  Add the toasted fideo and 4 cups of water.

  10. Season with tomato bouillon to taste (you can also use chicken bouillon or adjust with more salt).

  11. Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes and pasta are tender.

  12. Stir in the chopped cilantro. Serve with fresh squeezed lime juice on top