Chicken Sopas
A comforting Filipino chicken macaroni soup with a creamy broth, loaded with vegetables and bursting with flavor.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 450kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 kg boneless chicken thighs or any part of chicken
- 2 cups elbow macaroni or any pasta shape you prefer
- 2 cups water for boiling the chicken
- 1 cup carrots diced
- 2 cups cabbage shredded
- 1 cup evaporated milk don’t skip this for creaminess
- 2 pcs hotdogs sliced (optional)
Aromatics
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pc onion chopped
Seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fish sauce optional for flavor enhancement
Instructions
Preparation
- In a pot, simmer the chicken in water until cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.
- Remove the chicken and shred it into bite-sized pieces.
Cooking
- With the chicken broth still in the pot, add garlic and onion. Sauté until fragrant.
- Add macaroni and cook until al dente.
- Stir in carrots, cabbage, and shredded chicken.
- Pour in evaporated milk and stir well.
- Season with salt, pepper, and fish sauce to taste.
Notes
Serve with extra sliced hotdogs, pandesal or bread, and a squeeze of calamansi for added flavor. Enjoy with a toppings bar for gatherings.