The International Pasta Organization traces the word 'macaroni' to the Greeks, who established the colony of Neopolis (modern day Naples) between 2000 and 1000 BC, and appropriated a local dish made from barley-flour pasta and water called "macaria", possibly named after a Greek goddess.
In the Philippines, a common macaroni soup is simply known as "sopas". It originated from the American chicken noodle soup. It is made with macaroni, various vegetables and meat (usually chicken), with added evaporated milk. It is regarded as a comfort food and commonly served during cold and rainy days.
