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Phở Gà (Chicken Noodle Soup) recipe by Safe Plated

Phở Gà (Chicken Noodle Soup)

A classic Vietnamese noodle soup made with chicken broth, rice noodles, and shredded chicken, garnished with herbs and lime.

85m4 servings
Contains fishSHELLFISH-free
420 cal|35g protein|40g carbs|12g fat|3g fiber

Ingredients

  • 8 cups Chicken broth
  • 1 count Chicken, whole
  • about 225 g Rice noodles (banh pho)
  • 1 count Onion, charred
  • 5.08 cm Ginger, charred
  • 3 count Star anise
  • 1 count Cinnamon stick
  • 2 tbsp Fish sauce
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 cup Green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro, chopped
  • 1 cup Bean sprouts
  • 4 count Lime wedges
  • 1 count Jalapenos, sliced (optional)

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Place the chicken in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  2. 2Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside to cool. Shred the chicken meat and discard the skin and bones.
  3. 3In the same pot, add the chicken broth, charred onion, charred ginger, star anise, cinnamon stick, fish sauce, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  4. 4Cook the rice noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  5. 5To assemble the soup, place the cooked rice noodles in a bowl, top with shredded chicken, green onions, and cilantro.
  6. 6Ladle the hot broth over the noodles and chicken. Serve with bean sprouts, lime wedges, and sliced jalapenos (optional).

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