Pork Macaroni Sopas (Filipino Soup)
Try this delicious, creamy, and hearty Pork Macaroni Sopas (Filipino Soup) recipe that will surely keep you warm and cozy during cold and rainy days! This Filipino noodle soup is loaded with chunks of pork, macaroni, vegetables, and flavorful broth for the best comfort food.
Equipment
dutch oven
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium yellow or white sliced onion diced
- 1 pound pork belly cut in cubes
- 2 cups elbow macaroni noodles
- 7 cups vegetable broth or beef broth
- 2 medium carrots julienned
- 1 cup celery sliced thin
- 4 cups cabbage shredded
- 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat, saute onions and garlic in 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. Optional: 2 tablespoons of butter adds extra flavor and I highly recommend it.
- Add the cubed pork belly, a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook until it turns slightly brown. Stir occasionally to cook evenly.
- Pour the vegetable broth and fish sauce. Bring it to a gentle boil. Simmer the pork until it is tender.
- Add the elbow macaroni to the Dutch oven and cook until it turns al dente. The macaroni pasta absorbs the flavors of the broth while adding texture to each spoonful.
- Add the shredded cabbage, sliced carrots, and celery. Common choices include bell peppers, peas, corn kernels, and diced potatoes.
- Pour the evaporated milk, and stir to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Turn off the heat.
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Notes
Recipe Notes:
- If you have leftovers, allow them to cool completely and store them in a container with a tight-fitting lid. Refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- To reheat the pork sopas, transfer it to a saucepan. Add some water if it's too dry. Turn to low heat. Stir frequently until warmed through. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 8servingsCalories: 566kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 12gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 1400mgPotassium: 287mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3084IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg
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