Description
A popular Vietnamese soup consisting of broth, rice noodles, herbs, and meat (usually beef).
Ingredients
Scale
- For the broth:
- 1 large onion, halved
- 2-inch piece ginger, halved
- 2 pounds beef bones
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 star anise
- 1 cardamom pod
- 2 cloves
- 4 cups beef broth
- 4 cups water
- For the noodles:
- 8 ounces rice noodles
- For the toppings:
- 8 ounces thinly sliced beef sirloin
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup cilantro leaves
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions
Instructions
- Prepare the broth: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place onion and ginger on a baking sheet; roast for 15 minutes until charred. Place beef bones in a large pot; cover with water and bring to a boil. Drain and rinse bones.
- Add roasted onion, ginger, salt, fish sauce, cinnamon, star anise, cardamom, cloves, beef broth, and water to the pot. Simmer for 2-3 hours. Strain the broth.
- Cook noodles: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add rice noodles and cook according to package directions, about 4-5 minutes. Drain and divide among bowls.
- Assemble: Pour hot broth over noodles. Add thinly sliced beef to bowls; it will cook in the hot broth. Top with bean sprouts, basil, cilantro, green onions, and lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 3 hrs
- Method: Soup
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Protein: 35g