Quick, easy, and delicious! This Ecuadorian Tuna Pasta Soup (sopa de atún en lata) is made with pasta, potatoes, and solid light tuna in soybean oil.
This Ecuadorian Tuna Pasta Soup (sopa de fideos con atún ecuatoriana or sopa de atún en lata) is a quick, easy, and delicious recipe passed down from my mom and aunts. Whenever my mom needed to whip up something fast after a long day at work, this comforting soup was one of her go-to meals. With just a handful of simple ingredients that are usually found in a Latin kitchen, she could have dinner ready in no time.
The secret to this flavorful dish lies in using solid light tuna canned in soybean oil. The oil enhances the broth, giving it a rich, satisfying taste. Combined with pasta, tender potatoes, chopped onion, fresh cilantro, salt, and pepper, this soup comes together effortlessly while offering a hearty, nourishing meal.
In this post, I’ll show you how to make this flavorful soup step-by-step, share key tips on choosing the best tuna for the richest taste, and offer variations to customize it to your liking. Whether you’re craving a nostalgic Latin dish or just want a fast, filling dinner, this recipe is sure to hit the spot!
What is Ecuadorian Tuna Soup?
Ecuadorian Tuna Pasta Soup, or sopa de fideos con atún, is a deliciously simple dish that takes just 15 minutes to prepare. It features ingredients like pasta, potatoes, solid light tuna canned in soybean oil, chopped onion, fresh cilantro, salt, and pepper. The result is a warming, aromatic soup that’s perfect for quick dinners or chilly days.
The key to making this soup especially flavorful is choosing the right tuna—always go for solid light tuna packed in soybean oil. The oil adds depth to the broth and helps create the comforting, savory taste that makes this dish so memorable.
Ingredients
- Bowtie (farfalle) or fusilli pasta
- Water
- Onion
- Canned solid light tuna in oil (soybean oil)
- Potatoes
- Salt and pepper
- Fresh cilantro
How to Make Ecuadorian Pasta Tuna Soup
- Boil water.
- Add potatoes, pasta, onion. Cook until pasta is done.
- Stir in the tuna and desired amount of oil.
- Remove from heat, add cilantro. Season to taste.
3 Recipe Tips for Delicious Sopa de Fideos con Atún
- Any pasta works, but for a traditional touch, go with bowtie or farfalle.
- For the best flavor, use solid light tuna in soybean oil—the oil enhances the broth’s rich, savory taste. I also recommend using Unico brand tuna.
- Add the oil from the tuna can gradually, tasting as you go. Adding too much at once can make the soup heavier than desired.
