Filipino Chicken Macaroni Sopas

Ingredients for Filipino Chicken Macaroni Sopas

• 1 lb chicken, skin removed
• 2 ounces ham, chopped
• 1/2 lb elbow macaroni
• 4 stalks celery, minced
• 1 medium yellow onion, minced
• 1 large carrot, diced
• 1 1/2 cups chopped cabbage, optional
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 6 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups fresh milk or 1 (14-ounce) can evaporated milk
• 3 tablespoons butter
• Salt and pepper, to taste

How to cook Filipino Chicken Macaroni Sopas

1. 1.Bring water to a boil. Add chicken and cook over low-medium heat for 45 minutes, until tender.
2. 2.Remove chicken, reserve the cooking water, cool chicken, then shred the meat and discard bones.
3. 3.Melt butter in a clean pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrot, and celery for 3 minutes; add chicken and ham for 2 minutes.
4. 4.Add chicken broth and reserved cooking water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes.
5. 5.Add macaroni and cook 15 minutes, adding water if needed. Stir in milk and cabbage, if using, and bring to a boil.
6. 6.Season with salt and pepper, then serve.