Description
Vietnamese Pho Beef Soup is a flavorful and aromatic noodle soup made with beef and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef bones
- 1 lb beef brisket
- 1 onion, halved
- 1 ginger root, halved
- 4 star anise
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tbsp coriander seeds
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 8 cups water
- 8 oz rice noodles
- Fresh herbs (basil, cilantro, mint)
- Sliced lime
- Sliced jalapeños
Instructions
- Roast beef bones in the oven at 400°F for 30 minutes.
- In a large pot, combine roasted bones, brisket, onion, ginger, star anise, cinnamon, coriander seeds, fish sauce, and salt.
- Add water and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 6-8 hours, skimming any foam.
- Remove brisket, slice, and set aside.
- Strain the broth and return it to the pot.
- Cook rice noodles according to package instructions.
- To serve, place noodles in a bowl, top with sliced brisket and herbs, and pour hot broth over.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve with lime wedges and jalapeños.
- Use fresh herbs for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg