Description
Aromatic and flavorful Vietnamese noodle soup crafted with tender beef, silky rice noodles, and a medley of fresh herbs, perfect for bringing loved ones together.
Ingredients
Scale
- Beef (chuck, brisket, or meatballs)
- Flat rice noodles
- Homemade or store-bought beef broth
- 2 onions, charred
- 1 piece of ginger, charred
- 5 cloves of garlic
- Star anise
- Cloves
- Cinnamon sticks
- Fish sauce
- Salt
- Sugar
- Fresh Thai basil
- Fresh cilantro
- Fresh mint
- Lime wedges
- Fresh or dried chili
- Bean sprouts
Instructions
- Char the onion and ginger over an open flame until fragrant and slightly blackened.
- In a large stockpot, combine charred onion, ginger, beef bones, and enough water to cover. Add star anise, cloves, and cinnamon sticks. Simmer for 240-360 minutes.
- Strain the broth into another pot, discarding solids, and season with fish sauce, salt, and sugar.
- Cook rice noodles according to package instructions until just tender; rinse with cold water.
- In each bowl, place a portion of cooked noodles, a few slices of beef, and top with hot broth.
- Add fresh herbs, bean sprouts, lime wedges, and chili. Encourage personalization.
- Ladle the steaming soup into bowls and serve immediately.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute chicken or tofu for beef and vegetable broth instead of beef broth. Fresh herbs are essential for flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pho, Vietnamese noodle soup, comfort food, beef soup, homemade pho