Filipino Chicken Noodle Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb. chicken (cut into small serving pieces)
• 1/2 cup chicken liver (chopped)
• 4 pieces bacon (cooked and crumbled)
• 1 lb. round miki noodles
• 1/2 small cabbage (core removed and chopped)
• 1 medium carrot (julienned)
• 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
• 4 cloves garlic (crushed)
• 1/4 cup green onions (chopped)
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce (patis)
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the cooking oil in a pot.

2. 2

   Sauté the garlic and onion until the onion softens.

3. 3

   Add the chicken. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the outside turns light brown.

4. 4

   Add the chicken liver. Continue cooking for 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Pour in the water and chicken broth. Let the liquid boil. Cover the pot and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the chicken becomes tender.

6. 6

   Add the bacon, carrot, and cabbage. Stir and cook for 5 to 8 minutes.

7. 7

   Pour in the fish sauce and stir.

8. 8

   Add the miki noodles. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the noodles are done. Add more chicken broth or water if the soup becomes too thick.

9. 9

   Stir in the green onions.

10. 10

    Transfer to serving bowls. Serve hot. Share and enjoy!