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How to Make Filipino Chicken Sopas - A Step-by-Step Guide

Filipino Chicken Sopas is a comforting and delicious chicken noodle soup that is popular in the Philippines. It is a favorite dish for family gatherings, potlucks, and even everyday meals. This heartwarming soup is perfect for any occasion and is loved by both kids and adults alike.

The soup is made with tender pieces of chicken, elbow macaroni, mixed vegetables, and milk, giving it a creamy and hearty consistency. The flavors are enhanced with the addition of onions, garlic, and a hi...

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Ingredients

  • 6 cups water, or more as needed
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • 1 pound bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce, or more to taste
  • 4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
  • ½ cup evaporated milk
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Combine water and onion in a pot and bring to a boil. Add chicken, garlic powder, and onion powder. Bring back to a boil and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer broth until chicken thighs are tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove chicken and add carrots to the broth. Stir in 2 tablespoons fish sauce, chicken bouillon, and black pepper.
  • Shred chicken meat and discard bones; return meat to the broth and simmer until carrots are tender, about 10 minutes. Add macaroni; cook until tender, about 20 minutes, adding more water if needed. Stir in evaporated milk and butter; simmer until butter is melted. Add more fish sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour soup into serving bowls.

    • Nutrition

    345 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 68mg
    • Sodium: 769mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 95mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 389mg

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