Chicken Macaroni Sopas

(Filipino chicken noodle soup) just like grandma use to make!

Ingredients

1. 2 oz ham, chopped
2. 1 lb. chicken leg quarters
3. 1/2 lb elbow macaroni
4. 4 stalks celery, minced
5. 1 medium yellow onion, minced
6. 3 tbsp butter, melted
7. 1 large carrot, diced
8. 4 cups chicken broth
9. 6 cups water
10. 1 1/2 cup fresh milk or 1 (14 oz.) can evaporated milk
11. 1 tbsp cooking oil
12. to taste Salt and pepper

Follow the steps below!

Step 1

Take a pot and pour in 6 cups of water and boil the chicken in low to medium heat for 45 minutes or until tender.

Step 2

Remove the chicken and let cool. Set-aside the water used to boil the chicken. We’ll use this later.

Step 3

Once the chicken reaches room temperature, shred the meat using your hands. Discard the bones.

Step 4

Take a large pot and pour in the butter and oil. Once the butter and oil becomes hot, sauté the onion, carrot, and celery for 3 minutes.

Step 5

Add the shredded chicken and chopped ham. Cook for 2 minutes.

Step 6

Pour-in the chicken broth and the remaining water used to boil the chicken. Stir and let boil. Simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 7

Add the elbow macaroni. Cook for 15 minutes. Add more water if needed.

Step 8

Pour-in the milk. Stir and let boil.

Step 9

Add salt and pepper to adjust the taste. Transfer to a serving bowl. Share and enjoy!