Sopas (Sopas)
Overview
Sopas is a creamy Filipino chicken macaroni soup. Chicken is cooked with garlic and onion, then elbow macaroni, carrots, cabbage and sliced hot dogs are added to the broth. Evaporated milk gives the soup its pale colour and gentle creaminess, and it is seasoned with fish sauce and pepper. It is a classic breakfast and comfort food in the Philippines, often served on rainy days or to people who feel unwell. It is sweet, mild and very popular with children.
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History
Sopas reflects American influence on Filipino food in the twentieth century, when macaroni, evaporated milk and hot dogs became common. The name comes from the Spanish word for soups. It has since become a familiar part of Filipino home cooking. It is often cooked for family breakfasts on cool or rainy mornings, and it is a common dish in school canteens and simple eateries.
Main ingredients
Elbow macaroni, chicken, evaporated milk, carrot, cabbage, hot dogs. The soup is built on chicken and milk broth and is usually served hot. Diet: contains meat; not usually gluten-free.
Recipe outline serves 4 · ~45 min
Ingredients
- 300 g chicken, shredded
- 200 g elbow macaroni
- 370 ml evaporated milk
- 1 carrot, 1/4 cabbage
- 3 hot dogs, sliced
- garlic, onion, fish sauce
Allergens: Contains: Gluten, Fish, Milk. Based on the typical recipe. Recipes and products vary; always check labels if you have an allergy.
Method
- Fry garlic and onion, add chicken and hot dogs.
- Add 1.5 l water and the macaroni and cook for 10 minutes.
- Add carrot and cabbage and cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in evaporated milk, season with fish sauce and serve.
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Description, history and recipe written by SoupWiki and checked against the sources above. Calories and times are rough estimates.