Chicken Macaroni Soup (Filipino)
A creamy and comforting Chicken Macaroni Soup (Filipino) prepared with tender chicken, vegetables, macaroni, and a touch of milk for a hearty, flavorful meal.
4 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium white or yellow onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 stalk celery finely chopped
- 1 cup diced carrots approximately 2 medium
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce patis, such as Red Boat
- 1 cup 8 ounces dry elbow macaroni pasta
- 1 cup 5.5 ounces cooked chicken, diced or shredded
- 2 cartons 32 ounces each chicken stock
- Kosher salt to taste
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
- ¼ cup milk
Instructions
Prepare the Aromatic Base
- In a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, heat the vegetable oil. Add the onion, garlic, celery, and carrots. Sauté for approximately 3 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened and fragrant. Stir in the fish sauce to enhance the flavor of the base.
Combine the Main Ingredients
- Add the elbow macaroni and cooked chicken to the pot, stirring gently to coat them with the aromatic mixture. Pour in the chicken stock and increase the heat to medium-high. Allow the soup to come to a gentle simmer.
Simmer and Cook the Pasta
- Once the liquid reaches a simmer, cover the pot with a lid, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook for approximately 10 minutes, or until the macaroni becomes tender. Stir occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
Adjust Seasoning and Add Milk
- Once the macaroni has reached the desired texture, season the soup with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Turn off the heat before adding the milk to prevent curdling. Stir well until the soup achieves a smooth, creamy consistency.
Serve
- Ladle the Chicken Macaroni Soup (Filipino) into individual serving bowls. Serve immediately while hot, garnished with additional cracked black pepper if desired.
Notes
To prepare a gluten-free version of Chicken Macaroni Soup (Filipino), substitute the traditional elbow macaroni with certified gluten-free pasta made from rice, corn, or quinoa. Additionally, verify that the chicken stock and fish sauce are labeled gluten-free, as some commercial brands may contain wheat-based additives. All other ingredients listed are naturally gluten-free.