Ricks Faux Vietnamese Thick Chicken Noodle Soup Recipes

VIETNAMESE CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot, combine the first 9 ingredients; bring to a boil.
• Decrease heat and simmer 15 minutes or until chicken is done.
• Remove chicken from pan; cool slightly; cut into bite-size pieces.
• Cook rice sticks in boiling water for 5 minutes; drain.
• Divide chicken and noodles evenly among 4 large bowls.
• Ladle 2 cups soup into each bowl.
• Top each serving with ¼ cup sprouts, 1 ½ teaspoons each of onions, cilantro, basil, and mint.
• Serve with lime wedges; garnish with chopped chile, fish sauce, or chili oil.

FAUX PHO - QUICK AND EASY VIETNAMESE STYLE NOODLE SOUP

Steps:

• Soak rice noodles in very, hot tap water.
• Heat oil in a large, deep skillet on medium hot.
• Saute garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes, with the beef until the beef is 85% cooked through. .
• Add broth, fish sauce, spices and sugar.
• Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
• Rinse rice noodles and chop into 4-5 inch pieces.
• Place noodles in bowls, pour broth and meat over noodles.
• Add any or all garnish desired.
• Personal Note: I like mine with super spicy so I add tons of jalapeno and siracha sauce, along with all the veggies and herbs. You can also do this with pork, fish, shrimp, or chicken, or use veggie stock and tofu if you want to keep it vegetarian.