Chicken Macaroni Sopas

It's been 2 days that typhoon 'Maring' has been pouring all over Manila and other parts of Luzon. I hope everyone has found a safe shelter and some hot soup to keep you warm. Just wish to share this simple recipe that could warm you and your family in this cold weather.

This recipe is actually an inspiration from our cousin-in-law's family. It kept me warm this morning. :)

Ingredients:

1	tablespoon	Olive Oil
1	clove	Garlic, crushed and chopped
1/2	piece	Onion, peeled and chopped
1/2	piece	Carrots, peeled and chopped
1/2	tablespoon	Fish Sauce (Patis)
1/2	cup	Chicken, cooked and diced
1/2	cup	Ham, diced
1	cups	Macaroni, cooked
2	cups	Chicken Broth, defatted
1	tablespoon	Cornstarch, dissolved in 1 tbsp cold water
2	cups	Milk (Cowhead or Milk Magic would be great)
1/2	tsp	Salt
1/2	tsp	Ground Pepper
Procedure
1	Heat olive oil in a big saucepan. Saute garlic and onions until translucent. Add the carrots and season with patis. Cook for 5 minutes
2	Add the chicken, ham, macaroni and chicken broth and simmer for another 5 minutes
3	Add cornstarch mixture to thicken the broth and stir for about 5 mintues until thick.
4	Add milk, salt and pepper, stir until well heated and adjust seasoning according to taste.
5	Serve HOT

Serves 4