Pinoy Chicken Sopas Recipe

Pinoy Chicken Sopas, popularly known as "Sopas," is a Filipino comfort meal similar to chicken soup. It's a filling and substantial dish prepared with chicken, macaroni pasta, and veggies cooked in a creamy and delicious broth. Sopas is a popular Filipino comfort meal that is commonly eaten on rainy days or when someone is sick. Sopas is well-known for its creamy and soothing character, making it a great choice for warming up on a cold day or consoling someone who is unwell. It's a Filipino comfort food classic that may be eaten as a complete meal on its alone or with a side of bread or crackers.

This hearty dinner will both brighten your mood and fill your tummy. And, when the weather cools, it only makes sense to serve more soup dishes at your dinner table. The nice thing about Pinoy Chicken Sopas is that it isn't your typical soup with one or two more ingredients—far from it! This traditional soup, which we all know and adore, is made up of a slew of various ingredients. This meal is filled with a variety of flavors and textures, from typical elbow macaroni to hotdogs and various veggies. The end result? Every mouthful has delicious and dramatic tastes!

Humble beginnings of Pinoy Chicken Sopas

This delectable and lovely soup, like so much of Filipino food, is influenced by our various foreign influences, particularly our past with the Americans! Chicken noodle soup is so popular in the United States that it has become a favorite and traditional pantry staple. Campbell's chicken soup cans have become a pop culture symbol all over the world, and it's no surprise that it made its way to our shores as well.

Our Pinoy Chicken Sopas are our take on the classic chicken noodle soup. It uses the same hearty elbow macaroni as well as the sweet and seductive evaporated milk that thickens your broth. Fans of both sweet and savory foods will enjoy slurping up bite after mouthful of this classic.

Cooking Instructions for Pinoy Chicken Sopas

We adore chicken sopas as is, but did you know we could improve on them? Here are some cooking ideas for Pinoy Chicken Sopas that will make this ever-satisfying soup even more delicious.  

You should begin with the spices! You have evaporated milk, ordinary fish sauce, and black pepper. But have you considered adding herbs and spices such as ginger to the mix? This enhances the fragrance of your soup, since ginger offers our soup its characteristic scent as well as several health advantages. It's also a pantry favorite, so many people who wish to attempt this method will have easy access to it!

The veggies we use in our Pinoy Chicken Sopas are very adaptable and fast to modify. The basic ingredients in this milky soup are cabbage and celery, but why not try adding peas, carrots, or even broccoli? The variety of components will increase the flavor and textural versatility of your sopas. 

Make our Pinoy Chicken Sopas together by following this recipe!

The recipe for Pinoy Chicken Sopas is really simple. It entails combining a variety of ingredients in a pot and allowing them to cook together, integrating tastes and absorbing each other's distinct attributes. The ultimate result is a meal that is both incredibly gratifying and overflowing with warmth—ideal for any sort of day!

To begin frying our sopas, heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a saucepan. Then, for approximately a minute, we sauté onion, garlic, and celery pieces. After that, we'll add our chicken and hotdogs, along with a tablespoon of fish sauce. We let that simmer for another minute before adding 8 cups of water. Allow that mixture to come to a boil before adding your Knorr Chicken Cube. Cover the saucepan with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and cook your pinoy chicken sopas for around 10 minutes.

The elbow macaroni should be added to the saucepan next. This pasta should be cooked for around 18 minutes, or until the noodles are cooked to your liking. You may cook them for less time if you want them chewier. If you want them softer to the bite, 18 minutes should plenty.

When the Pinoy Chicken Sopas has been completely mixed and all of the ingredients have been combined, your job here is over! Turn off the heat, move the meal to serving or individual bowls, and slurp! A cup of this milky, tasty soup will undoubtedly bring you and your loved ones comfort. Please let us know what you think!

Here's a basic recipe for Pinoy Chicken Sopas:

Ingredients:

- 1 lb (450g) chicken, bone-in or boneless, cut into small pieces

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 small onion, chopped

- 1 carrot, peeled and diced

- 1 small potato, peeled and diced

- 1 cup elbow macaroni or small pasta

- 6 cups chicken broth (homemade or store-bought)

- 1 cup evaporated milk or fresh milk

- 1/2 cup cabbage, thinly sliced

- 1/2 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)

- Salt and pepper to taste

- Cooking oil for sautéing

- Optional garnish: chopped scallions, fried garlic, or grated cheese

Instructions:

1. Sauté Aromatics:

   - Warm a little cooking oil in a big saucepan over medium heat. Mix in the minced garlic and onion. Sauté the onion and garlic until transparent and aromatic.

2. Add Chicken:

   - Cook until the chicken chunks begin to brown in the saucepan. This should just take 5-7 minutes.

3. Add Vegetables:

   - To the saucepan, add the chopped carrot and potato. Combine them with the chicken and aromatics in a mixing bowl.

4. Pour in Chicken Broth:

   - Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook until the chicken is done and the veggies are soft. This might take 20-25 minutes.

5. Cook Pasta:

   - Pour in the elbow macaroni or tiny pasta. Continue to cook until the pasta is al dente, or according to package directions.

6. Add Milk:

   - Stir in the evaporated milk or fresh milk to mix. Allow the soup to boil for 5-10 minutes more, or until it thickens slightly.

7. Add Cabbage and Peas:

   - To the saucepan, add the thinly sliced cabbage and green peas. Simmer for a few minutes longer, or until the veggies are soft.

8. Season:

   - Season the soup to taste with salt and pepper. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

9. Serve Hot:

   - Turn off the heat in the saucepan.

   - Serve the Pinoy Chicken Sopas immediately. If desired, garnish with sliced scallions, fried garlic, or grated cheese. Enjoy!