Light Tomato-Vegetable Noodle Soup

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

A comforting, quick soup with fine noodles simmered in a tangy tomato broth packed with fresh vegetables and herbs. This Puerto Rican-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs Chicken broth, Fideo noodles, Tomato for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 200 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 cups Chicken broth
• 1/2 cup Fideo noodles
• 1 medium, diced Tomato
• 1/4 cup, diced Yellow onion
• 2 cloves, minced Garlic
• 1/4 cup, diced Green bell pepper
• 1/4 cup, diced Carrot
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp, chopped Fresh cilantro
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3 minutes until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and diced bell pepper, cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add diced tomato, diced carrot, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook for 5 minutes until vegetables soften slightly.
3. Step 3: Pour in 4 cups chicken broth, bring to a gentle simmer, then add 1/2 cup fideo noodles. Cook for 10 minutes until noodles are tender and broth thickens slightly.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp chopped cilantro and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed. Serve immediately.