Sopas de Jamon y Salchichon is my favorite soup, and it is a beloved dish in many Puerto Rican homes, both in Puerto Rico and the United States. I enjoy this soup no matter how hot it is outside—sometimes even when it’s 100 degrees! The main ingredients are Puerto Rican Goya Sausage, which gives it a nice flavor, but you can use any type of sausage you like. For the ham, you can easily find it in stores, sliced and wrapped. Another key ingredient is pasta; we often use Fidelini, which we call Fideos, but you can also choose thin pasta like angel hair or spaghetti. This soup is comforting and full of flavors that remind me of home. It’s a dish that brings warmth and happiness, making it perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a chilly day or a summer afternoon. I love it!

Ingredients 

• 1 thick slice of ham – Cubed https://shorturl.at/7HPHt
• 1- 12 oz salchichon, hard salami- Cubed https://shorturl.at/qanPz
• 3-4 medium red potatoes, peeled and cut into medium diced 
• 6 cups water
• 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1 small onion, small diced
• 1 small red pepper, small diced
• 3 tbs of sofrito 
• 1 cup tomato sauce 
• 6 cups of fideos (Fidelini)
• 1 enveloped sazon, about 2 tsp 
• 2 tsp adobo seasoning 
• 1 tsp of dried cilantro 
• 1 tsp of dried oregano
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro for garnish, optional
• 2 tbsp of olive oil
• 4 ears corn, cut into 1 to 1 1/2 inch (coins or medallion style cuts)
• Pique (optional)
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions 

• Add the olive oil to a large stock pot and heat over medium-high heat. Add peppers and onions until translucent about 6-7 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant. Stir in the Sofrito, tomato sauce, and Sazon.
  
• Stir in the 6 cups of water with the rest of the dried ingredients, potatoes, and Corn. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium, and add the fideos (fidelini)
  
• Cook until the spaghetti, corn, and potatoes are fully cooked through.
  
• Season with salt and pepper and garnish with fresh cilantro.
• Enjoy with your choice of hot sauce (Pique) if desired.