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Sopa de Fideo

5 from 1 vote
Traditional Mexican Noodle Soup made in the Instant Pot. This soup calls for simple ingredients and is full of flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Pressurizing and Pressure release 15 minutes
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 7 oz vermicelli noodles or thin spaghetti or angel hair cut into one inch pieces
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 can tomatoes 28 oz., blended
  • 6 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 jalapeno optional
  • 1/4 bunch fresh cilantro

Equipment

  • Pressure Cooker

Method
 

  1. Press saute on the Instant Pot and once hot, add the oil and noodles.
  2. Cook while stirring constantly until noodles begin to brown and blister, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the onion and garlic and continue to cook until the onions have softened.
  4. Add the cumin and press the cancel button.
  5. Pour in the broth and deglaze the pot, making sure no noodles are stuck to the bottom.
  6. Add the blended tomatoes and whole jalapeno if using.
  7. Cook on high pressure 4 minutes.
  8. Natural release pressure for 10 minutes.
  9. Turn the valve to venting and release any remaining pressure.
  10. Serve with cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.