Misua Soup with Sardines
Fast and easy misua soup recipe with sardines and chayote squash. A dish with a Filipino touch.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pack misua noodles
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped or diced
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 piece chayote squash, peeled and thinly sliced
- 5 cups hot water
- 1 small can sardines in tomato sauce (your favorite sardines)
- 3 cubes bouillon (chicken and beef, adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat a pan over medium-high heat.
- Melt the butter and saute the chopped onion for about 3 minutes until fragrant and slightly translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and saute for another 1–2 minutes.
- Toss in the chayote slices and continue sauteing for 3 minutes to slightly soften them.
- Pour in the hot water, then add the misua noodles, sardines (including the sauce), and bouillon cubes. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover the pan and let the soup cook for 5–10 minutes, or until the chayote is tender and the misua is fully cooked.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot. It is delicious on its own or paired with rice or warm bread.