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Vietnamese Pho Soup

Vietnamese Pho Soup is a traditional Vietnamese soup made with a variety of herbs and spices, as well as either beef or chicken. The soup is often served with a side of bean sprouts, lime wedges, basil, and cilantro. It is typically served with a side of either rice noodles or vermicelli noodles. This comforting and flavorful soup has become popular all over the world, and is a great way to add a flavorful twist to any meal.

Ingredients (2 Persons)

  • 4 quarts chicken broth
  • 2 onions, halved
  • 1 (3 inch) piece of fresh ginger, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 star anise pods
  • 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 1/4 cup fish sauce
  • 1/2 pound sirloin steak, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice

Directions

  • Step 1
    In a large pot, bring the chicken broth, onions, ginger, garlic, cinnamon stick, star anise, coriander seeds, and black peppercorns to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve and discard the solids. Return the broth to the pot and stir in the fish sauce.
  • Step 3
    Bring the broth to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and add the steak. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until the steak is cooked through.
  • Step 4
    Add the basil, cilantro, mint, and lime juice. Ladle the soup into individual bowls and serve.

Comments

Anonymous
,
Vietnamese Pho Soup is a rich, flavorful and comforting soup. The broth is deliciously savory with plenty of rich spices. The rice noodles are wonderfully soft and the vegetables and meats make it a complete meal. Delicious!
Anonymous
,
Vietnamese Pho Soup is a classic and delicious broth-based soup - perfect for a cold winter's day. The flavorful broth and fresh vegetables make it a perfect comfort food!
Anonymous
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Vietnamese Pho Soup is a flavorful and comforting dish - the perfect combination of broth, noodles, and herbs. Its savory flavor will have you coming back for more! #Yum

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