{"id":"afae64fc-9d8e-4cc6-b74d-253b8263fdc8","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/afae64fc-9d8e-4cc6-b74d-253b8263fdc8","source_url":"https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/pho-noodle-soup/","title":"Vietnamese Pho Soup","description":"This easy Vietnamese Pho recipe is authentic in taste, without the work! It's made with rice noodles, broth, and choice of chicken, beef, pork or shrimp.","servings":6,"servings_text":"6","prep_time":"PT20M","cook_time":"PT40M","total_time":"PT60M","image_url":"https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Pho-15.jpg","archive":{"provider":"wayback","snapshot_url":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200922180732id_/https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/pho-noodle-soup/","original_url":"https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/pho-noodle-soup/","captured_at":"2020-09-22T18:07:32.000Z"},"ingredients":[{"text":"8 oz dried rice vermicelli noodles","item":"dried rice vermicelli noodles","quantity":8,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"Desired meat: chicken, pork, steak or raw shrimp* ((See notes))","item":"Desired meat: chicken, pork, steak or raw shrimp* ((See notes))"},{"text":"1 large  yellow onion (, quartered)","item":"large yellow onion","quantity":1,"preparation":", quartered"},{"text":"2 (2-inch pieces) fresh ginger (, unpeeled and halved, length-wise)","item":"(2-inch pieces) fresh ginger","quantity":2,"preparation":", unpeeled and halved, length-wise"},{"text":"6 cups broth  ((chicken, beef or vegetable, depending on protein choice))","item":"broth ((chicken, beef or vegetable, depending on protein choice))","quantity":6,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 cups water","item":"water","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/4 tsp ground coriander","item":"ground coriander","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1  whole clove  ((optional))","item":"whole clove ((optional))","quantity":1},{"text":"1 1/2 Tablespoons fish sauce ((or less, to taste preference))","item":"fish sauce ((or less","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"to taste preference))"},{"text":"¼ teaspoon hoisin sauce","item":"hoisin sauce","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/4 teaspoon soy sauce","item":"soy sauce","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"¼ teaspoon red chili paste  ((sambal oelek))","item":"red chili paste ((sambal oelek))","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 stick  cinnamon","item":"cinnamon","quantity":1,"unit":"stick"},{"text":"salt and freshly ground black pepper","item":"salt and freshly ground black pepper"},{"text":"4  green onions (, chopped)","item":"green onions","quantity":4,"preparation":", chopped"},{"text":"2  fresh jalapeño peppers or red thai chili peppers (, thinly sliced and seeds removed)","item":"fresh jalapeño peppers or red thai chili peppers","quantity":2,"preparation":", thinly sliced and seeds removed"},{"text":"1  bunch fresh cilantro (, chopped)","item":"fresh cilantro","quantity":1,"unit":"bunch","preparation":", chopped"},{"text":"1  bunch Thai basil leaves","item":"Thai basil leaves","quantity":1,"unit":"bunch"},{"text":"1 cup fresh bean sprouts","item":"fresh bean sprouts","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2  limes (, cut into wedges)","item":"limes","quantity":2,"preparation":", cut into wedges"},{"text":"Sriracha hot sauce, or additional red chili paste (, for heat, optional)","item":"Sriracha hot sauce, or additional red chili paste","preparation":", for heat, optional"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Place a large dry pot over medium heat add the onion halves and ginger pieces. Cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally."},{"number":2,"text":"Add the broth, water, coriander, clove, fish sauce, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, chili garlic paste, cinnamon stick and a pinch of fresh cracked salt and pepper to the pot. Bring to a slow boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes."},{"number":3,"text":"Meanwhile, prepare noodles according to package instructions. Once soft, drain, rinse and set aside."},{"number":4,"text":"Ready the garnishes in individual small bowls for serving: cilantro, basil, green onions, bean sprouts, lime wedges and sliced chilies."},{"number":5,"text":"1-5 minutes before the broth is done cooking, add desired meat to the broth to cook, just until done (2-3 minutes for raw, thinly sliced chicken or pork, 1-2 minutes for shrimp or thinly sliced steak)."},{"number":6,"text":"Discard the ginger, clove, cinnamon stick and onion pieces from the pot."},{"number":7,"text":"Divide the noodles among bowls; ladle broth on top (and meat). Add desired toppings."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T04:55:29.073931+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T04:55:29.073931+00:00"}