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Puerto Rican Ham Noodle Soup

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Bowl of Puerto Rican ham and noodle soup with a side of sliced bread

Equipment

  • 1 Instant Pot

Ingredients

  • 2-3 cups ham diced
  • 2 tbs Sofrito
  • 1 cup carrots diced
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 potatoes diced
  • 2 tbs Olives
  • 1-2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 tsp adobo
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • Barilla Gluten Free Fettuccini noodles
  • Cilantro
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 1 packet Sazon

Instructions

  • Prep the Instant Pot: Turn on the Instant Pot and set it to the "Sauté" function. Add the olive oil and let it heat up.
  • Sauté: Add the chopped onion, garlic, green bell, and sofrito to the Instant Pot. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes, until the vegetables are softened and the onion is translucent.
  • Add the Ham and Vegetables: Stir in the diced ham, carrot, olives, and potatoes. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
  • Incorporate the Spices: Sprinkle in the adobo, Sazon, oregano, Stir everything together to combine.
  • Pour in the water: Carefully pour in water up until a 1/2 inch from the PC Max line. Give the mixture a good stir, ensuring all ingredients are well combined.
  • Pressure Cook: Cancel the "Sauté" function. Secure the lid on the Instant Pot, make sure it's sealed, and set it to "Pressure Cook" (or "Manual") on high pressure for 8minutes.
  • Quick Release: Once the cooking time is up, perform a quick release by carefully turning the pressure release valve to the venting position. Wait for the steam to escape completely and the pressure indicator to drop before opening the lid.
  • Cook the Noodles: Switch the Instant Pot back to the "Sauté" function. Add the noodles & fresh cilantro to the pot and let them cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until tender.
  • Season to Taste: Taste the soup and add salt and pepper as needed. If you prefer a bit of acidity, squeeze in some fresh lime juice.
  • Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired and serve with lime wedges, tostones, or avocado on the side.

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Notes

Ham Alternatives: If you don’t have cooked ham on hand, you can use leftover holiday ham or even a smoked ham hock for extra flavor.
Noodle Options: While regular noodles are traditional, you can substitute with any pasta you prefer or have available. I used Barilla's Gluten Free Fettuccini noodles because they hold up pretty well for me.
Storage: This soup stores well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave.
Sides: Serve with a side of fresh avocado or crispy tostones