Chicken Sopas

Aside from it’s delicious and creamy flavor, Sopas is fairly easy to make. A few parts of chicken, some hotdogs, and macaroni can put a smile on the faces of most Filipino children or adults

Sopas which means soup in Spanish and Portuguese is another dish where I assume Filipinos have inherited the name from the Spaniards. Sopas can be found not only in the kitchen in most homes during afternoons, but it is also very popular in side walk cafeterias known as Turo-turo restaurants in the Philippines.

Sopas is often served in mid-afternoon as a snack to tie people over before hitting the big supper in the early evening. Sopas is good on a hot summer day, even better on a rainy day back home, or quite a treat on cold winter days in America.

Ingredients:

1 Boneless chicken breast

2 Cups macaroni shells (elbow is fine if you prefer)

12 Cups chicken stock

1 Cube chicken bouillon

1½ Cups milk

¼ Cup shredded carrots

1 Cup shredded cabbage

2 Hotdogs cut into matchsticks pieces

4 Garlic cloves

½ Tsp. Ground black pepper

2 Tbs. Patis (fish sauce)

7 Cups water

3 Cans chicken stock (6 cups)