Effortless Pho Noodle Soup (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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8 oz of dried vermicelli (rice noodles).
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Pick your protein: chicken, pork, steak, or shrimp.
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1 big yellow onion, cut into quarters.
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Two pieces (2-inch each) of fresh ginger, split in half.
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6 cups of your choice of broth (vegetable, chicken, or beef).
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2 cups plain water.
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1/4 tsp ground coriander.
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A single clove (optional).
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1 1/2 tbsp fish sauce.
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1/4 tsp each of hoisin, soy, and red chili paste sauces.
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One cinnamon stick.
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Salt and pepper as needed.
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Toppings: chopped green onions, jalapeño slices, fresh cilantro, Thai basil, bean sprouts, lime wedges.
# Instructions:
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In a dry pot, stir and cook the onion quarters with ginger halves for about 4 minutes.
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Pour in water, broth, sauces, and spices. Let it simmer gently for 30 minutes.
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Prepare the noodles based on their package. Put toppings in small separate bowls.
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Right before serving, drop in your protein choice into the broth and cook for 1-5 minutes, just until done.
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Remove ginger and onion. Spread noodles in bowls, pour broth and protein on top, and serve with the toppings.
# Notes:
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The broth can be prepped ahead and chilled in the fridge.
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Leftover cooked meats go great with this.
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Works in a slow cooker or Instant Pot too.