Chicken Sotanghon

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Sotanghon soup is a delicious Filipino chicken noodle soup made with cellophane noodles, shiitake mushrooms, and green onions.

Chicken soup topped with cilantro
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
10

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 pound chicken legs

  • 1 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms

  • 8 ounces bean thread noodles (cellophane noodles)

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 ½ teaspoons achiote powder

  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth

  • 2 green onions, chopped

Directions

  1. Bring water and 1 teaspoon salt to a boil in a large pot. Add chicken legs and simmer until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Reserving the liquid, remove chicken and allow to cool, then remove meat from the bones and shred with two forks. Discard the skin and bones.

  2. Meanwhile, place shiitake mushrooms in a bowl and pour enough warm water over them to cover completely; allow to soak until pliable, about 30 minutes. Remove mushrooms, reserving water; slice, and set aside. Place noodles in reserved water, adding more warm water if needed to cover; allow to soak until soft, about 10 minutes. Drain and cut noodles if desired.

  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Add achiote powder and continue to cook and stir until the mixture is well coated. Stir in shredded chicken meat, sliced shiitake mushrooms, and fish sauce; season with salt and pepper.

  4. Stir in chicken broth and reserved cooking liquid from chicken. Bring to a boil for 5 minutes. Add noodles and cook 5 minutes more. Garnish with green onions.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

210 Calories
8g Fat
24g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 210
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 737mg 32%
Total Carbohydrate 24g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 9g 18%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 15mg 1%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 437mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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