Pho

A Vietnamese-inspired noodle soup featuring rice noodles, tender chicken, and fresh vegetables in an aromatic broth flavored with ginger, star anise, and cloves. Garnished with fresh herbs and lime for a bright, flavorful meal.

4 servings
20 min

Ingredients

  • 6 oz rice noodles
  • cups snow peas
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 piece ginger
  • 1 piece star anise
  • 3 whole cloves
  • 8 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 whole red bell pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • ½ cup chopped scallions
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • 4 sprigs basil
  • 1 whole lime
  • 4 wedges lime wedges

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Boil noodles in salted water for 3 minutes. Place snowpeas and carrots in a colander; drain noodles over them; rinse; divide among 4 bowls. Tie a sachet of ginger, star anise and cloves in cheesecloth; place in a large pot with broth; boil 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; add chicken; simmer 5 minutes. Add bell pepper and lime juice. Season with salt. Remove sachet. Ladle into bowls; top with remaining ingredients.

    20 min

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