Soup
Chicken Pho
120 min 4 servings 380 kcalMedium
Vietnam's national dish. Star anise, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, charred onion build the broth's signature warmth. Rice noodles + chicken + endless herbs (basil, cilantro, mint) at the table. Lime + chili at the end.
Nutrition Per Serving
380
kcal · Calories
32
g · Protein
42
g · Carbs
8
g · Fat
Steps
- 1
Char onion + ginger over flame until blackened.
≈ 5 min - 2
Toast spices in dry pan 2 min.
≈ 2 min - 3
Combine chicken + water + onion + ginger + spices in pot. Simmer 1.5 hours, skim foam.
≈ 90 min - 4
Remove chicken, slice. Strain broth, season with fish sauce + sugar + salt.
≈ 8 min - 5
Cook noodles per package.
≈ 4 min - 6
Bowl: noodles → broth → chicken → toppings at table.
≈ 3 min
Dietitian Note
Light, hydrating, nutrient-dense. Low fat broth + lean chicken. Watch sodium.