Filipino Chicken Sopas
Warm, creamy, and irresistibly comforting, Filipino Chicken Sopas is a classic noodle soup that combines tender shredded chicken, al dente elbow macaroni, and a medley of fresh vegetables in a rich, velvety broth infused with the soothing creaminess of evaporated milk. Perfect for chilly days or when you're craving a hearty meal, this dish is seasoned with fish sauce, garlic, and onions for a touch of umami depth and topped off with shredded cabbage for added texture. Ready in under an hour, this Filipino favorite is the ultimate comfort food for the whole family. Serve it steaming hot and let its savory flavors envelop you. Keywords: Filipino Chicken Sopas, creamy chicken noodle soup, comfort food, easy Filipino recipe, hearty soup recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams elbow macaroni
- 400 grams chicken breast
- 1 large carrot
- 2 pieces celery stalks
- 1 piece medium onion
- 3 pieces garlic cloves
- 1 can (about 370 ml) evaporated milk
- 8 cups water
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
Instructions
Boil the chicken breast in 8 cups of water until fully cooked, about 15-20 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool before shredding into bite-sized pieces. Reserve the chicken stock.
In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Sauté the garlic and onion until fragrant and the onions are translucent.
Add the shredded chicken to the pot and season with fish sauce. Stir to combine.
Pour in the chicken broth and the reserved chicken stock. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Add the elbow macaroni and cook until al dente, following package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes.
While the pasta is cooking, dice the carrot and celery. Add them to the soup and continue cooking until the vegetables are tender.
Stir in the shredded cabbage and continue cooking for another 2 minutes.
Pour in the evaporated milk and stir well. Simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes.
Season the sopas with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning as needed.
Remove from heat and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.
Serve hot in bowls, and enjoy the comforting taste of homemade sopas.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
409 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.2 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 72 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 1167 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.1 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.5 g | ||
| Protein | 32.6 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.7 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 238 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 659 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
