Chicken and Ham Sopas

Ingredients for Chicken and Ham Sopas

• 1/2 pound ground chicken
• 1/2 pound ham, chopped
• 12 ounces evaporated milk
• 1/2 pound wide egg noodles or elbow macaroni
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 large potato, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 3 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

How to cook Chicken and Ham Sopas

1. 1.Melt butter in a deep pot over medium heat; sauté onion for 2 minutes, then celery for 1 minute.
2. 2.Add ground chicken and break it apart while cooking 3 to 5 minutes; add ham and cook 2 minutes.
3. 3.Pour in broth and water, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes.
4. 4.Add potato and carrots; cook 5 minutes, then add noodles and cook until almost tender.
5. 5.Stir in evaporated milk and thyme; gently simmer 5 to 7 minutes without boiling hard.
6. 6.Season with salt and pepper, then serve warm.