Best 2 Cheater Pho Asian Noodle Soup Recipes

Pho is a traditional Vietnamese street food, but it can be time-consuming to make the beef bone broth needed for the soup. This recipe offers a "cheater" version of the soup using store-bought beef broth. The result is a flavorful and delicious bowl of pho that can be made in a fraction of the time.

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VIETNAMESE CHICKEN PHO RECIPE: CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

Vietnamese Chicken Pho Recipe: Chicken Noodle Soup image

Vietnamese Chicken Pho Ga - A tasty and fragrant chicken noodle soup full of vibrant flavours.

Provided by Hope Pearce

Categories Main Course

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

1 organic whole chicken (small)
1 Tbspn oil
ginger, 1 inch sliced
1 onion, finely chopped
2 Tbspn fish sauce
3 whole star anise
1 cinnamon stick
1 Tbspn coriander seeds
1/4 tspn black pepper corns
1/4 tspn chinese five spice powder
1 tspn coconut sugar
1 Tspn salt
Dried flat rice noodles 400g/14oz
4 spring onions
2 cups mung bean sprouts
1 cup fresh coriander (cilantro)
1 cup fresh mint (Vietnamese mint)
1 cup thai basil (optional)
1 chili freshly chopped (optional)
6 lime wedges

Steps:

In a small saucepan add the oil and gently saute the onion and ginger for a couple of minutes until golden. Set aside.
Clean and rinse the chicken in cold water, remove excess fat and roughly cut into four pieces.
In a large pot place the chicken and top with enough cold water to cover the chicken. Add the onions, ginger, spices, fish sauce and salt. Bring to a boil and then simmer over a low heat uncovered for 25 minutes. Discard any scum that comes to the surface.
Check the chicken is cooked, remove with tongs and set aside for shredding into bite sized pieces.
Add the bones back into the broth and simmer (don't let boil) for another 25 minutes to 60 minutes if time permits.
Meanwhile prepare any fresh vegetables and cook the rice noodles according to the packet, do not over cook.
Once the broth is cooked discard the bones and strain the broth through a sieve. Taste and season with more fish sauce if needed.
Assemble the cooked noodles into bowls. Top with the shredded chicken. Pour the chicken broth evenly over each bowl. Top with carrot, mung beans, fresh herbs and fresh chili as desired.
Serve with a lime wedge and chili sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491 calories, Carbohydrate 37 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 105 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 22 grams fat, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 37 grams protein, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1002 grams sodium, Sugar 6 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams unsaturated fat

CHEATER PHO (ASIAN NOODLE SOUP)

Cheater Pho (Asian Noodle Soup) image

Damn delicious chicken pho!

Provided by Cooking44

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Noodle Soup Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package dried rice noodles
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
6 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 cups bean sprouts
½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
½ cup fresh mint leaves
1 jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced
2 limes, halved

Steps:

Place noodles in a large bowl and cover with hot water. Set aside until noodles are softened, about 15 minutes. Drain and rinse thoroughly.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and place in the stockpot. Cook until golden, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
Add remaining olive oil to stockpot. Add garlic and ginger. Cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Whisk in stock, hoisin sauce, and fish sauce. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Divide noodles between serving bowls; add onion, bean sprouts, cilantro, mint, jalapeno, chicken, and stock mixture. Top with limes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505.4 calories, Carbohydrate 64.8 g, Cholesterol 71.4 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 1645.5 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

Tips for Making the Best Cheater Pho:

Use a flavorful broth as the base of your soup. A combination of beef bone broth and chicken broth works well, or you can use a store-bought pho broth.
Add plenty of fresh herbs and vegetables to your soup. Cilantro, basil, mint, and bean sprouts are classic pho toppings, but you can also add other vegetables like carrots, onions, or bok choy.
Don't overcook the noodles. Pho noodles should be cooked until they are just tender, but still have a slight bite to them.
Serve your pho with a variety of toppings. Some popular options include thinly sliced beef, chicken, or shrimp, as well as hard-boiled eggs, lime wedges, and hoisin sauce.

Conclusion:

Cheater pho is a quick and easy way to enjoy a delicious Vietnamese noodle soup. With its flavorful broth, fresh herbs and vegetables, and variety of toppings, it's a perfect meal for any occasion. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give cheater pho a try!