Creamy Chicken Sopas with Hotdog and Macaroni Recipe

Introduction

Sopas is a comforting Filipino macaroni soup that’s perfect for chilly days or when you need a simple, hearty meal. Made with tender chicken, savory broth, and creamy evaporated milk, this dish warms you from the inside out.

Ingredients

• 1/2 piece chicken breast (about 250 grams or 1/2 pound), with skin and bones
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped into small dice
• 1 stalk celery, chopped into small dice
• 1 cup hotdog, chopped
• 100 grams macaroni (3.5 ounces or about 3/4 to 1 cup)
• 1/3 cup evaporated milk
• 1 piece dried bay leaf
• 6 whole peppercorns
• 2 pieces chicken bouillon cubes
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• Salt and pepper, for additional seasoning

Instructions

1. Step 1: Combine the chicken breast, bay leaf, peppercorns, and four cups of water in a medium saucepan.
2. Step 2: Cover with a lid and place over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, removing any scum floating on top.
3. Step 3: Lower the heat to simmer until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken from the broth and let it cool.
4. Step 4: Once cool, shred the chicken meat from the skin and bones using your hands. Set aside the shredded chicken.
5. Step 5: In a separate medium to large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat.
6. Step 6: Add minced garlic and chopped onion. Cook until the onion becomes translucent.
7. Step 7: Stir in the diced carrot and celery, cooking for a couple of minutes until slightly softened.
8. Step 8: Add the chopped hotdog and shredded chicken. Mix well to combine.
9. Step 9: Strain the chicken broth and add it to the pot with the bouillon cubes and fish sauce.
10. Step 10: Cover, bring the soup to a boil again, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes.
11. Step 11: Add macaroni to the soup.
12. Step 12: Cover and continue to simmer until the macaroni is tender, stirring occasionally.
13. Step 13: Pour in the evaporated milk and stir to combine.
14. Step 14: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or additional fish sauce as desired.
15. Step 15: Remove the pot from heat.
16. Step 16: Serve the sopas hot in bowls and enjoy your comforting meal!

Tips & Variations

• For a richer flavor, you can substitute chicken breast with chicken thighs or add a small amount of bacon.
• If you want a creamier texture, use whole milk instead of evaporated milk or add a splash of cream.
• Feel free to add vegetables like green peas or corn for extra color and nutrition.
• Use your preferred brand of hotdog or substitute it with sausage slices for a different twist.

Storage

Store leftover sopas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a little water or milk if the soup has thickened too much.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use pre-cooked chicken for this recipe?

Yes, pre-cooked chicken can be used. Simply skip boiling the raw chicken and add the shredded pre-cooked chicken during step 8. Adjust the simmer time accordingly to avoid overcooking.

Is there a vegetarian version of sopas?

Yes, you can make a vegetarian sopas by substituting chicken with tofu or mushrooms and using vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. Skip the hotdog or replace it with plant-based sausage.

Creamy Chicken Sopas with Hotdog and Macaroni Recipe

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Chicken Sopas is a comforting Filipino macaroni soup made with tender shredded chicken, hotdog slices, vegetables, and macaroni noodles simmered in a flavorful broth enriched with evaporated milk. This hearty and creamy soup is a popular comfort food, perfect for warming up on chilly days or as a soothing meal any time of the year.

• Author: Lena
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 40 minutes
• Total Time: 55 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Soup
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: Filipino

Ingredients

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Soup Base

• 1/2 piece chicken breast (about 250 grams or 1/2 pound), with skin and bones
• 1 piece dried bay leaf
• 6 whole peppercorns
• 2 pieces chicken bouillon cubes
• 4 cups water

Sautéed Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped into small dice
• 1 stalk celery, chopped into small dice
• 1 cup hotdog, chopped
• shredded chicken meat from cooked chicken breast

Other Ingredients

• 100 grams macaroni (3.5 ounces or about 3/4 to 1 cup)
• 1/3 cup evaporated milk
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• salt and pepper, for additional seasoning

Instructions

1. Prepare the chicken broth: Combine the chicken breast, bay leaf, peppercorns, and 4 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, removing any scum floating on top.
2. Simmer chicken: Reduce heat to low and simmer until the chicken is fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the pot and allow it to cool enough to handle.
3. Shred chicken: Once cool, separate the meat from the skin and bones, shredding the chicken by hand. Set aside the shredded meat.
4. Sauté aromatics and vegetables: In a separate medium to large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and chopped onion; cook until onions are translucent. Stir in the diced carrot and celery and sauté for a couple of minutes until slightly softened.
5. Add meats: Add the chopped hotdog and shredded chicken to the sautéed vegetables, mixing thoroughly.
6. Add chicken broth: Strain the broth from the cooked chicken into the sauté pan. Add the chicken bouillon cubes and fish sauce, stirring to combine.
7. Simmer the soup: Cover with a lid, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
8. Cook macaroni: Add the macaroni noodles to the simmering soup. Cover and cook over low heat until the macaroni is tender, about 7-10 minutes.
9. Finish with evaporated milk: Pour in the evaporated milk, stir to combine, and taste to adjust seasoning, adding salt, pepper, or fish sauce as desired.
10. Serve: Remove from heat and ladle the comforting chicken sopas into bowls. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

• Skimming the scum during boiling ensures a clear and clean broth.
• Adjust the amount of evaporated milk based on how creamy you want your soup.
• You can substitute hotdogs with other processed meats or omit for a more traditional version.
• Macaroni can be cooked to preferred texture; avoid overcooking to prevent mushiness.
• Leftover sopas can be refrigerated and reheated; add a splash of milk during reheating if needed to restore creaminess.

Keywords: Chicken Sopas, Filipino Chicken Soup, Macaroni Soup, Comfort Food, Filipino Recipe