Filipino-style macaroni beef soup made with minced beef, macaroni pasta, vegetables, and evaporated milk. Sopas is a favorite one-pot macaroni soup in the Philippines. Mostly known as 'kids soup' but definitely enjoyed by anyone, no matter the age, as snack or merienda.
In a pot over medium heat, add butter and oil. Saute garlic and onions until fragrant and translucent. Add ground beef. Stir until no longer pink.
Add carrots, celery and green peas. Cook for 2 minutes then add macaroni. Stir until fragrant. Add water and bouillon cubes. Cover with lid and cook for 5 to 7 minutes.
Pour evaporated milk. Season with salt, black pepper and fish sauce (patis). Cook for another 5 minutes or until macaroni is cooked al dente. Transfer to a serving bowl. Enjoy!
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Notes
This recipe calls for beef but chicken and pork or even turkey can be used too.
Other vegetable variations: napa cabbage, bell peppers, cabbage, and green beans.
Add 1/2 cup water at a time if water evaporates too quickly while the pasta is cooking. Season with fish sauce, salt, and pepper as necessary.