Name: Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup (Pho) Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 2 pounds chicken bones; 1 onion, sliced; 2 inches of ginger, sliced; 2 cinnamon sticks; 4 star anise; 4 cloves; 1 tablespoon coriander seeds; 4 cups chicken broth; 8 cups water; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 8 ounces rice noodles; 1 cup bean sprouts; 1 lime, cut into wedges; Fresh herbs (such as cilantro, Thai basil, and mint) for garnish

Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup (Pho) Recipe

Tybi Zalewski Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup (Pho)

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Preparation: 30 minutes

Cooking: 2 hours

Total: 2 hours and 30 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2 pounds chicken bones
1 onion, sliced
2 inches of ginger, sliced
2 cinnamon sticks
4 star anise
4 cloves
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
4 cups chicken broth
8 cups water
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
8 ounces rice noodles
1 cup bean sprouts
1 lime, cut into wedges
Fresh herbs (such as cilantro, Thai basil, and mint) for garnish

Instructions

In a large pot, char the onion and ginger over an open flame or under the broiler until fragrant and slightly blackened.
Add the chicken bones, cinnamon sticks, star anise, cloves, and coriander seeds to the pot. Toast them for a few minutes until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
Remove the chicken bones and spices from the broth using a strainer or slotted spoon.
Add fish sauce and sugar to the broth, adjusting to taste.
Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions.
Divide the cooked noodles among 4 bowls. Top with shredded chicken and bean sprouts.
Ladle the hot broth over the noodles and garnish with lime wedges and fresh herbs.
Serve hot and enjoy!