How to cook Veggie Sopas | Filipino Macaroni Soup Recipe

chicken or vegetable meat

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Tofu is a plant-based protein, while canned beans are budget-friendly.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is fresher, while water with seasoning is cost-effective.

Heat olive oil and non dairy butter in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté red onion and garlic until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add celery, carrot, and red bell peppers; cook until slightly softened, about 5 minutes.

Pour in vegetable broth and water, then bring to a boil.

Add elbow macaroni and simmer until tender, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in napa cabbage, shimeji mushrooms, and tofu; cook until vegetables are tender, about 3-4 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

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