Creamy Chicken Sopas with Hotdog and Macaroni Recipe
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.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients
Scale
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
- 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.
- 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.
- Shred chicken: Once cool, separate the meat from the skin and bones, shredding the chicken by hand. Set aside the shredded meat.
- 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.
- Add meats: Add the chopped hotdog and shredded chicken to the sautéed vegetables, mixing thoroughly.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
