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Pho Soup

Heavenly Pho Soup: Your Homemade Comfort Food Delight

Heavenly Pho Soup is a nourishing and satisfying meal that brings the comforts of homemade cooking to your table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Broth Ingredients
  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs Bone-in and skin-on for best flavor
  • 2 large Onions Skin-on, halved
  • 1 piece Ginger Sliced in half
  • 2 pods Star Anise
  • 1 stick Cinnamon
  • 5 cloves Cloves
  • 1 teaspoon Fennel Seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander Seeds
  • 3 tablespoons Fish Sauce Preferably over soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 12 cups Water For the broth
Serving Ingredients
  • 8 ounces Dried Rice Noodles Cooked al dente
  • 1 cup Fresh Herbs (Thai Basil, Mint, Coriander) For topping
  • 1 cup Bean Sprouts For topping
  • 2 none Lime Wedges For serving
  • to taste Hoisin Sauce Optional
  • to taste Sriracha Optional

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Char the halved onions and ginger for 4 minutes.
  2. Add enough water to cover the aromatics, the chicken thighs, star anise, cinnamon, cloves, fennel, coriander, fish sauce, and sugar. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  3. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 90 minutes, skimming off any scum.
  4. Remove chicken, strain the broth to remove solids, and adjust salt to taste.
  5. Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces, discarding bones and skin.
  6. Cook the rice noodles as per package instructions and place them in bowls.
  7. Top noodles with shredded chicken and ladle hot broth over the top. Serve with fresh toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure to use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Customize your Pho Soup with your favorite toppings.

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