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Sotanghon and Egg Noodle Soup

Chicken and Egg Noodle Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken and egg noodles simmered in a savory broth, often enriched with vegetables and garnished for added taste.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Soup Recipe
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: sotanghon soup
Servings: 5 people
Calories: 1417kcal
Author: Vanjo Merano

Ingredients

  • 5 eggs boiled and peeled
  • 160 grams vermicelli
  • ¼ head cabbage shredded
  • 1 ¼ quarts water
  • 2 ½ teaspoons chicken powder
  • 1 teaspoon annatto powder
  • 5 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 stalks of spring onion chopped
  • 1 teaspoon toasted garlic
  • 3 tablespoons cooking oil
  • fish sauce and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a cooking pot.
    3 tablespoons cooking oil
  • Sauté the garlic until it starts to brown. Add the onion and continue sautéing until it softens.
    5 cloves garlic, 1 onion
  • Stir in the annatto powder and 2 teaspoons of fish sauce.
    1 teaspoon annatto powder, fish sauce and ground black pepper to taste
  • Pour in the water and bring it to a boil.
    1 ¼ quarts water
  • Add the vermicelli and chicken powder. Cover and let it re-boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 3 minutes.
    160 grams vermicelli, 2 ½ teaspoons chicken powder
  • Toss the noodles, then add the cabbage.
    ¼ head cabbage
  • Cover and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  • Add the boiled eggs and green onions, and season with fish sauce and ground black pepper.
    5 eggs, fish sauce and ground black pepper to taste, 2 stalks of spring onion
  • Transfer to a serving plate and top with toasted garlic. Serve hot, share, and enjoy!
    1 teaspoon toasted garlic

Notes

Best 5 Foods to Eat When Sick
  1. Soup - A classic for a reason! Soup dishes provide hydration and essential nutrients. So definitely try this sotanghon and egg noodle soup!
  2. Tea - Especially, ginger tea is a natural remedy for nausea and digestive discomfort, with anti-inflammatory properties.
  3. Mashed Potatoes - Soft, sweet, and easy on the stomach, energy-boosting mashed potatoes are packed with nutrients!
  4. Yogurt - Yogurt is beneficial when you're sick because it contains probiotics that support gut health and boost your immune system.
  5. Bananas - They're gentle on the stomach and easy to digest, making them ideal for soothing nausea. They're also rich in potassium for a quick energy boost.
These foods are the best to consume when you’re sick.

Nutrition

Calories: 1417kcal | Carbohydrates: 167g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 65g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Monounsaturated Fat: 35g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 819mg | Sodium: 1909mg | Potassium: 1052mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1654IU | Vitamin C: 101mg | Calcium: 363mg | Iron: 7mg