Pho is a popular Vietnamese soup that’s made with a savory broth, rice noodles, herbs, aromatics, and meat—usually beef or chicken—and it’s served with a plate of fresh herbs, bean sprouts, sliced chilies, and lime wedges on the side. Traditional pho is slow and tedious. It involves simmering meat bones, spices, and meat in broth for many hours to extract all the nutrients and flavors. You can make delicious pho at home much faster and easier than you might think. By using a combination of store-bought beef and chicken broth simmered with onions, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, and star anise, you can make a fragrant broth that’s reminiscent of traditional pho. Best of all, this “quick pho” can be prepared in just 45 minutes, making it a convenient option for busy weeknights.
You can make either two large bowls for dinner or four smaller bowls from this recipe. As the broth simmers, make the pho according to package directions. When the broth is ready to use, heat the broth briefly and then cook the noodles. Serve the hot broth over the noodles, beef, and garnish with fresh cilantro and bean sprouts. Pass the lime wedges, hoisin sauce and Sriracha sauce to your table. The…
