Filipino Chicken Sotanghon Noodle Soup
Filipino Chicken Sotanghon Noodle Soup brings a clear, savory broth layered with umami from shiitake mushrooms and a gentle warmth of garlic and achiote. Tender shreds of chicken mingle with silky bean thread noodles, lifted by a splash of fish sauce and fresh green onions. Serve this comforting bowl for a cozy weeknight dinner or as a soothing pick-me-up on a chilly day.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Filipino Chicken Sotanghon Noodle Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 26
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring water and 1 teaspoon salt to a boil in a large pot. Add the chicken legs and simmer until they are no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Reserve the cooking liquid, remove the chicken and let it cool, then take the meat off the bones and shred it with two forks. Discard the skin and bones.
- 2
Meanwhile, put the shiitake mushrooms in a bowl and pour in enough warm water to fully cover them; let them soak until pliable, about 30 minutes. Remove the mushrooms, reserving the soaking water; slice them and set aside. Place the noodles in the reserved water, adding more warm water if needed to cover; let them soak until soft, about 10 minutes. Drain and cut the noodles if desired.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the achiote powder and continue cooking and stirring until the mixture is evenly coated. Stir in the shredded chicken meat, sliced shiitake mushrooms, and fish sauce; season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Stir in the chicken broth and the reserved cooking liquid from the chicken. Bring to a boil for 5 minutes. Add the noodles and cook 5 minutes more. Garnish with green onions.
- Calories 137.83 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 13.43 g Good Source 27%
- Carbohydrate 7.48 g 3%
- Total Fat 5.99 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 1.09 g Moderate 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 39.4 mg Moderate 13%
- Sodium 467.01 mg High 20%
- Dietary Fiber 1.79 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 2.3 g --
- Added Sugars 2.01 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 13.21 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.55 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 291.27 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 13.23 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.61 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.11 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Filipino Chicken Sotanghon Noodle Soup is a Filipino dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 55 mins, serves 10, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Achiote, Chicken Broth, Chicken Leg Quarters, and Dried Shiitake Mushroom. Each serving provides about 137.83 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Filipino Chicken Sotanghon Noodle Soup?
- It is a Filipino soup recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Filipino Chicken Sotanghon Noodle Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Achiote, Chicken Broth, Chicken Leg Quarters, Dried Shiitake Mushroom, Fish Sauce. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Filipino Chicken Sotanghon Noodle Soup?
- Explore these Filipino side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Filipino Chicken Sotanghon Noodle Soup?
- About 55 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 137.83 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Filipino Chicken Sotanghon Noodle Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Filipino Chicken Sotanghon Noodle Soup healthy?
- Filipino Chicken Sotanghon Noodle Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 137.83 calories and 13.43 g of protein, or 27% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 467.01 mg (20% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.09 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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