Chicken Sotanghon Soup: A Delicious Filipino Comfort Dish
Filipino Soup Recipe; Chicken Sotanghon
Chicken Sotanghon Soup is the ultimate Filipino-style chicken noodle soupβfeaturing tender chicken, chewy bean thread noodles (sotanghon), and savory broth infused with garlic, ginger, and veggies. Perfect for rainy days, sick days, or whenever you need a warm, nourishing bowl of comfort!
Why Youβll Love This Soup
β Light Yet Filling β Glass noodles make it satisfying without being heavy. π Protein-Packed β Shredded chicken adds heartiness. π§ Perfect for Cold Days β Warm, gingery broth soothes the soul. π₯ Nutritious β Carrots, cabbage, and greens boost vitamins.
Key Ingredients
Chicken (thighs or breast) β Poached for tender meat.
Sotanghon (bean thread noodles) β Soaked briefly before cooking.
Garlic, ginger, onions β Aromatic base for depth.
Fish sauce (patis) or soy sauce β For savory umami.
Veggies β Carrots, cabbage, and pechay (bok choy).
Safflower (kasubha) or annatto oil or powder β For golden color (optional).
Serving Tips
π Squeeze calamansi β Brightens the flavors. πΆ Add chili garlic oil β For a spicy kick. π Pair with puto or pandesal β For a complete meal.
Pro Tricks
β¨ Use bone-in chicken β For richer broth. π₯ Donβt overcook sotanghon β It softens quickly. π₯ Garnish with fried garlic β For extra aroma.
This Chicken Sotanghon Soup is pure comfort in a bowlβwarm, flavorful, and nostalgic!
The Chicken Sotanghon Soup dish is the ultimate comfort food. It is hearty and yummy, a Filipino version of chicken noodle soup, with vegetables added to bring extra taste and nutrients. It is best to eat this, especially on cold-weather or rainy days. This recipe is similar to arroz caldo.
Ingredients
500g chicken breast
4oz sotanghon noodles
2dried bay leaves
1/2head cabbage (shredded)
1 carrot (strips)
1stalk spring onion (chopped)
1 onion (chopped)
4clove garlic (minced)
2 eggs
1tbsp fish sauce (optional)
1/4tsp ground black pepper
1/2tsp salt
1/2tbsp annatto powder
8cup water
3tbsp cooking oil
For the Fried or toasted Garlic Bits
1head garlic (chopped)
Instructions
1
Clean the chicken breast, remove extra fat, put it in the casserole, add water and bay leaves. Cook it for 20 minutes, covered, over medium heat.
2
Remove the chicken from the boil and allow it to cool. Then shred and put it aside. Keep the chicken broth.
3
In a pot, heat cooking oil over medium-high heat. Saute the onion until soft, then add the garlic and saute until light brown.
4
Put the shredded chicken in the pot, then saute for a few minutes, and then pour in the chicken stock.
5
Add chicken broth cubes and let it boil. Once it starts to boil, add the annatto powder and stir.
6
Add the sotanghon noodles. Cook for 10 minutes, covered.
7
Add the carrot strips and cabbage to the pot. Cook for five more minutes and then season with salt and pepper to taste.
Note: Season with fish sauce if desired. Optional
8
Taste and adjust accordingly before serving. Transfer to a serving bowl. Add a slice of boiled egg, and garnish with chopped spring onion and toasted garlic bits. Serve, share, and enjoy the food.
For the fried or toasted garlic bits.
9
Heat the oil in a small pan over medium heat.
10
Add the garlic, stirring periodically for 10 minutes, or until the garlic is golden brown.
11
Remove them from the pan with a slotted spoon and put them on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories240kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat10.7g17%
Saturated Fat1.6g8%
Cholesterol115mg39%
Sodium514mg22%
Potassium468mg14%
Total Carbohydrate12.9g5%
Dietary Fiber1.4g6%
Sugars2.4g
Protein21.9g44%
Calcium 4 mg
Iron 5 mg
Vitamin D 69 IU
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.