Faux Pho Quick And Easy Vietnamese Style Noodle Soup Recipe

Craving comforting, spicy, and subtly sweet Vietnamese flavors? This Faux Pho recipe delivers authentic taste in just 25 minutes! Customize it with your favorite protein (beef, pork, chicken, shrimp, tofu!) and endless garnishes. A quick and easy weeknight meal that's bursting with deliciousness. Perfect for pho lovers of all skill levels!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 965.6 kcal
Protein 26g
Rating 2.7 (3 Reviews)
Faux Pho Quick And Easy Vietnamese Style Noodle Soup

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Faux Pho Quick And Easy Vietnamese Style Noodle Soup

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How to Make Faux Pho Quick And Easy Vietnamese Style Noodle Soup

  1. Soak 8 oz rice noodles in a bowl of very hot tap water for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large, deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat.
  3. Sauté 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tablespoon minced ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes for 30 seconds. Add 1 lb thinly sliced beef (or your protein of choice) and cook until 85% done (about 5-7 minutes).
  4. Add 6 cups beef broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option), 2 tablespoons fish sauce, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon black pepper.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Rinse the soaked rice noodles and cut into 4-5 inch pieces.
  7. Divide noodles among bowls. Ladle the hot broth and beef over the noodles.
  8. Garnish generously with your favorites (see suggestions below).
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

77 g

Sugar

49g

Fat

121g

Carbs

28g