Authentic Pho Soup – Vietnam’s Classic for Home

Name: Authentic Pho Soup – Vietnam’s Classic for Home
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 240 min
Total time: 270 min
Yield: 4 portions
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: beef bones (marrow bones and shank); beef brisket or tenderloin, thinly sliced (for topping); onion, halved and charred; ginger (about 5 cm), split and charred; star anise; cloves; cinnamon stick; coriander seeds; fennel seeds; fish sauce; sugar; Salt to taste; water; rice noodles (Banh Pho); Fresh herbs (Thai basil, coriander, mint); Lime wedges; Spring onions, finely chopped; Chili slices; Mung bean sprouts; Hoisin sauce and Sriracha (optional)

4 h 30 min
medium
400 kcal

This Pho Soup is a true delight that transports you straight to the streets of Vietnam. The fragrant, clear broth, tender rice noodles, and aromatic beef blend into a dish that is both light and incredibly satisfying. Perfect for anyone who loves a healthy, hearty, and exotic meal. With fresh herbs, lime, and chili, the soup can be customized to your taste—making every bowl a unique flavor experience. Let yourself be enchanted by the versatility and authentic taste of this Vietnamese icon!

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Ingredients

For the Broth

1 kg beef bones (marrow bones and shank)

300 g beef brisket or tenderloin, thinly sliced (for topping)

1 onion, halved and charred

1 Piece(s) ginger (about 5 cm), split and charred

3 star anise

5 cloves

1 cinnamon stick

1 Tablespoon(s) coriander seeds

1 Tablespoon(s) fennel seeds

3 Tablespoon(s) fish sauce

2 Tablespoon(s) sugar

Salt to taste

2 l water

200 g rice noodles (Banh Pho)

For Toppings and Garnish

Fresh herbs (Thai basil, coriander, mint)

Lime wedges

Spring onions, finely chopped

Chili slices

Mung bean sprouts

Hoisin sauce and Sriracha (optional)

Preparation

Preparation time: 30 min
Cooking time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 30 min

Making the Broth

1. Thoroughly rinse the beef bones under cold water in a large STONELINE cooking pot.

2. Bring the bones with 2 liters of water to a boil in the STONELINE cooking pot. Skim off any foam carefully to keep the broth clear.

3. Place the charred onion and ginger, star anise, cloves, cinnamon stick, coriander seeds, and fennel seeds in a spice bag or tea infuser and simmer in the pot.

4. Let the broth simmer gently for at least 3 to 4 hours (ideally with the lid of the STONELINE cooking pot slightly ajar). Skim foam occasionally.

5. After 3 hours, add fish sauce, sugar, and salt to taste.

Preparing the Noodles

1. Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions in boiling water using your STONELINE pot, then drain and set aside.

Serving

1. Distribute the thinly sliced beef evenly into four deep bowls.

2. Strain the hot, clear broth through a fine sieve back into the STONELINE stockpot and bring to a boil. Pour the hot broth over the raw beef so it cooks gently.

3. Add the cooked rice noodles to the bowls and cover with the hot broth.

Garnish the soup with fresh herbs, lime wedges, spring onions, bean sprouts, and chili. Serve with Hoisin sauce or Sriracha to taste.

This recipe brings the authentic taste of Vietnam straight to your home kitchen – with the help of your STONELINE cookware, your Pho Soup will turn out perfect and become a kitchen favorite!

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