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A twist on the super easy and frugal Mexican noodle soup my grandmother used to make. It features chorizo, squash, shrimp and a jar of salsa to shake things up!
Fideo has a special place in my heart. When I was a little girl my grandmother used to make it for me. She wasn't the best cook in the world but this dish was amazing. It was one of my favorite meals ever.
She's now in heaven and my grandfather (her husband) now lives with me, and sometimes he requests fideo. It makes us think of her every time we eat it — it's bittersweet for sure.
If you are unfamiliar with fideo, it's a type of noodle that's almost spaghetti-like (if spaghetti came crushed up in tiny sections). I prefer to buy the thin type and steer clear from vermicelli noodles. The package I buy has to say ‘fideo' otherwise it just doesn't taste right.
We Add Mrs. Renfro's Salsa!
To change things up a bit, we sometimes add chorizo, squash, shrimp, and some Mrs. Renfro's salsa. My grandfather likes to call it ‘Fideo Loco' but to me, it's just another fideo soup with a twist.
Renfro Foods is a Texas-based company that has been in business for a long time. They make more than 30 salsas, peppers, relishes, and sauces, which are available in all 50 states, as well as in Canada, the Caribbean, England, Scotland, Germany, Spain, and Australia.
My grandmother used to make her fideo with beef, canned tomatoes, onions, and sometimes bell pepper. BUT by throwing in a can of a jar of Mrs. Renfro's Salsa we got to cut out THREE ingredients and I saved myself a lot of annoying chopping. That's a win in my book!
The fewer ingredients the better I say. Life is hectic enough and we don't always have enough time — okay, we rarely have the time to spend forever in the kitchen.
Mrs. Renfro's uses real, simple ingredients too so it's just as good. And, SO much quicker to just toss it in recipes like this and my Southwest Lentil Soup and Dutch Oven Jambalaya instead of chopping extra things.
A twist on the super easy and frugal Mexican noodle soup my grandmother used to make. It features chorizo, shrimp and a jar of salsa to shake things up!
Ingredients
2tbspolive oil
7ozfideo
8ozchorizo
1/2tspground cumin
16ozMrs. Renfro's Salsa
4cupschicken broth
2-3squashcut
1lbcooked shrimppeeled and deveined
salt and pepperto taste
cotija cheeseoptional
Instructions
In a jumbo cooker or shallow stockpot, heat oil over medium heat until hot. Add fideo and cook until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes; constantly stirring. Remove and set aside.
Add chorizo and squash. Break chorizo into crumbles as you stir for about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and cumin.
Add fideo, Mrs. Renfro's salsa, and chicken broth. Stir and turn heat to high and bring to a boil; then reduce heat to simmer. Add in shrimp; stir and cover for 10-15 minutes or until squash and fideo are tender.
Season to taste. Garnish with cotija cheese and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Be careful — fideo burns easily!
You can make this Fideo Soup with Chorizo and Shrimp as soupy as you want. Just add more chicken broth. I often add more when I am serving up leftovers since I like it SOUPY 😉
However, some people prefer it more like a bowl of rice or spaghetti as a side dish. If that's the case, just add 3 cups of chicken broth instead of 4 and at the end simmer, until most of the liquid is gone.
Want more delicious dinner ideas?? Head over to Mrs. Renfro’s website for some yummy ideas
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I have never heard of this recipe before. It sounds great and so do the ideas you had. Sometimes I like soupy food and sometimes I like it thicker. I too don’t like cutting and chopping food. If I can get away with it, without compromising the flavor, etc. I’ll do it. I pinned this. Thank you for sharing!
This is a recipe I would totally make. I have never tried Mrs. Renfros but I sure would like to. I love salsa. I don’t know why I never thought about combining shrimp with salsa. I’m not very into squash…I would probably sub some asparagus instead.
I’ve never even heard of fideo or Mrs. Renfros, but the recipe looks delicious. I love learning about dishes from different cuisines and trying them out in my kitchen.
I have tried Mrs Renfro’s salsa before but it’s been a long time so I don’t remember much about it I do believe it had a kick to it though but we did get it a few times when we had enchiladas.
I have never had Fideo before but the recipe doesn’t sound too bad. I use to work in a mexican restaurant and tried the potato chirizo soup for the first time in my life. Maybe this would be pretty good too.
I have tried Mrs. Renfro’s salsa. I do like it a lot especially with chips. I have never tried Fideo Soup but this recipe sounds interesting. I do like shrimp so I should enjoy this.
This sounds amazing, but I may leave the chorizo out when I try it. I am not a fan of pork or spicy, but I think I could do this! I bet Shiitake mushroom noodles would be great in this too!
I’ve tried Mrs. Renfro’s Ghost Pepper Salsa and it was the hottest salsa I’ve ever tried…and I loved it! I also love spicy chorizo, so this recipe is for me! Yum!
Sounds like you love HOT stuff. This recipe is perfect because you can make it as spicy or not as spicy as you want. As written, though, I wouldn’t call this dish spicy.
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This looks yummy!
It’s super yummy for sure! I need to make fideo again – it’s been a while.
Looks tasty!
Thanks! It really is 🙂
MMMMM! yummy
I`ve always liked the pasta as it is now.
Fideo is one of my all-time favorites!!
I’m not the biggest shrimp lover…but he is. This dish might be a nice surprise on Father’s day!
The great thing about this soup is that you can add in any meat that you like
We really like Chorizo as well as shrimp and this sounds fantastic! I can’t wait to make this!
The chorizo and shrimp add a nice twist to the fideo. SO yummy!
Sounds so yummy.
This sounds so good. I have never tried this product. I can’t wait to try out this great recipe. Thank you so much for sharing
Fideo is a Mexican classic. You can’t go wrong
This soup looks awesome and delicious too. I know my husband would be crazy about it!
You should definitely make the soup for your husband
This soup is completely new to me, but it looks delicious. I’m a fan of Mrs. Renfro’s Salsas, so that’s a big plus.
You have to try fideo. It’s been one of my favorites since I was a kid
This looks really tasty! Thanks for the recipe!
I love fideo! I definitely want to try it with chorizo and shrimp!
It makes it extra special!
I have never heard of this recipe before. It sounds great and so do the ideas you had. Sometimes I like soupy food and sometimes I like it thicker. I too don’t like cutting and chopping food. If I can get away with it, without compromising the flavor, etc. I’ll do it. I pinned this. Thank you for sharing!
Yep, it depends on my mood too and sometimes the weather on what I eat lol.
I have never tried either of these. I think this recipe sounds unique and I can’t wait to test it out.
You should totally try this meal especially if you like Mexican food
This recipe looks very tasty. I like that it has shrimp.
Shrimp makes this meal extra special 🙂
This is a recipe I would totally make. I have never tried Mrs. Renfros but I sure would like to. I love salsa. I don’t know why I never thought about combining shrimp with salsa. I’m not very into squash…I would probably sub some asparagus instead.
I don’t always add squash but do sometimes to get in some veggies.
This soup looks amazing! Total comfort food. I need to try it because I love Mexican flavors.
If you are a fan of Mexican flavors this soup is totally up your alley 🙂
This sounds really good! I have never had anything like it before but I would definitely give it a try! Thank you so much for sharing the recipe.
Please try it! It’s great as a soup or as a side if you use less broth 🙂
I’ve never tried Mrs. Renfro’s. I don’t eat seafood so this recipe isn’t for me but I think my husband would like it.
You can totally omit the shrimp. Sometimes I use steak instead 🙂
I have tried Mrs Renfros salsas and they are delicious. I would love this dish because I am a huge shrimp and seafood lover 🙂
You’ll love it! It’s one of my grandpa’s favorite meals.
Never heard of fideo. That looks really good.
Unless you are in a state that serves a lot of authentic Mexican foods you probably haven’t. It’s amazing, though! You should try it 🙂
This soup looks very nourishing. I’d love to try the recipe. Thanks for posting!
It’s great on a cold day or whenever you are in the mood for Mexican!
I’ve never even heard of fideo or Mrs. Renfros, but the recipe looks delicious. I love learning about dishes from different cuisines and trying them out in my kitchen.
Fideo is a type of pasta. You’ll love it!
Sounds good I have never tried it.
You should give fideo a shot!
I have had fideo in restaurants. I like Mrs. Renfro’s salsas a lot.
So glad to hear you like Mrs. Renfros!
I have tried Mrs Renfro’s salsa before but it’s been a long time so I don’t remember much about it I do believe it had a kick to it though but we did get it a few times when we had enchiladas.
Mrs. Renfros has so many different flavors, some of which totally have a great kick.
I have never had Fideo before but the recipe doesn’t sound too bad. I use to work in a mexican restaurant and tried the potato chirizo soup for the first time in my life. Maybe this would be pretty good too.
If you liked that soup, I bet you will like this too!
This sounds yummy. I havent tried either product but will definitely look for them
All major grocery stores and Walmart and Target have them (fideo and chorizo)! It’s super yummy 🙂
I have never tried fideo or Mrs. Renfros, but I’d like to. What I like about this recipe is that it looks like it tastes great. Thanks for posting!
And, if you don’t have Mrs. Renfro’s it’s great with a can of diced tomatoes too!
I’ve never tried this brand before. But I love chorizo and shrimp so this is a winning recipe!
You should totally make it!!
This sounds like something I would like. I’ve never had fideo before, but I would like to try it .
You should try it! Fideo has always been one of my favorite Mexican dishes.
I have tried Mrs. Renfro’s salsa. I do like it a lot especially with chips. I have never tried Fideo Soup but this recipe sounds interesting. I do like shrimp so I should enjoy this.
You should try it!! Fideo is the best Mexican soup to Chicken Tortilla IMO.
This sounds amazing, but I may leave the chorizo out when I try it. I am not a fan of pork or spicy, but I think I could do this! I bet Shiitake mushroom noodles would be great in this too!
Chorizo isn’t spicy but it does have a unique taste. Personally, I don’t really even notice it all that much because it blends so well.
I have never heard or tried it. But the recipe looks scrumptious and would love to try this recipe for a good and healthy family meal.
You should try it! It’s a yummy Mexican dish for sure 🙂
this sounds absolutely to die for i love fideo.
Fideo is awesome and this one is no exception. You will love it!
How did I not know that Mrs Renfro’s made these sauces?! This sounds so good…
Mrs. Renfros has so many great sauces!! You should try them when you get a chance.
I’ve actually never tried this brand. I love anything with shrimp.
Mrs. Renfros is great! You should try them. They have so many varieties you are bound to find one you love.
I’ve tried Mrs. Renfro’s Ghost Pepper Salsa and it was the hottest salsa I’ve ever tried…and I loved it! I also love spicy chorizo, so this recipe is for me! Yum!
Sounds like you love HOT stuff. This recipe is perfect because you can make it as spicy or not as spicy as you want. As written, though, I wouldn’t call this dish spicy.
Sounds spicy and appetizing, haven’t used chorizo before, seems like a flavorful ingredient
Chorizo is amazing! I wouldn’t consider it spicy but it def has a unique flavor.
I have not heard of those. Our family doesn’t like seafood, let alone shrimp, and I don’t do spicy
This meal isn’t spicy at all. I don’t really do spicy either and you can sub steak for the shrimp. I do that sometimes too and it’s just as good 🙂