Sopas (Chicken Macaroni Soup)

 

Sopas (Chicken Macaroni Soup)

 

Ingredients :

1 tbsp. oil

1 tbsp. unsalted butter

1 onion, sliced

3 cloves garlic, crushed

6 cups water

1/2 cup shredded chicken breast

1 carrot, diced

1 small potato, diced

2 cups elbow macaroni (or shell macaroni)

1 cup milk

salt and pepper, to taste

 

Procedures :

1.     Heat oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until onion is translucent. Set aside.

2.     Pour water to a stockpot and bring to a boil. Add chicken; season with salt and pepper. Cover; simmer for 20 minutes, or until chicken is tender. Take out the chicken and let it cool. By using your hands (or two forks – one to tear the chicken meat and one to hold the bone) shred the meat of the cook chicken; discard the bones. Put shredded chicken back to the pot.

3.     Add sautéed onion and garlic, carrot, macaroni and potato. Simmer over medium-low heat for 15 minutes, or until macaroni is tender. Add milk; simmer for another 5 more minutes. Serve into individual bowls and garnish with green onions.

4.     Serve hot. Don’t forget to share and enjoy!

5.     Makes 4 to 6 serving.