Step 1

Bring the water to a boil.

Step 2

Add the chicken. Boil the chicken in low to medium heat for 45 minutes or until tender.

Step 3

Remove the chicken and let cool. Set-aside the water used to boil the chicken. We'll use this later.

Step 4

Once the chicken reaches room temperature, shred the meat using your hands. Discard (throw away) the bones.

Step 5

Meanwhile, heat a clean large cooking pot.

Step 6

Pour-in the butter and oil. Once the butter and oil becomes hot, sauté the onion, carrot, and celery for 3 minutes.

Step 7

Add the shredded chicken and chopped ham. Cook for 2 minutes.

Step 8

Pour-in the chicken broth and the remaining water used to boil the chicken. Stir and let boil. Simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 9

Add the elbow macaroni. Cook for 15 minutes. Add more water if needed.

Step 10

Pour-in the milk. Stir and let boil.

Step 11

Add salt and pepper to adjust the taste.

Step 12

Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve.

Step 13

Share and enjoy!