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Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup

By: MARYLEVER 
"This is a simplified version of a Vietnamese beef noodle soup. The Vietnamese make the broth from scratch, and simmer it for hours."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 2.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (6)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces dried rice noodles
  • 6 cups cold water
  • 3 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger root
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 Thai chile, chopped
  • 1/2 pound boneless top round steak, sliced very thin
  • 1/4 pound fresh basil
  • 4 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 pound mung bean sprouts
  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 wedges lime
  • hot pepper sauce (optional)
  • oyster sauce (optional)

Directions

  1. Soak noodles in cold water for 30 minutes. Drain. Bring water to a boil in large pot. Add noodles, and boil 3 to 5 minutes - don't overcook. Drain, and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, combine beef broth, ginger, salt, and Thai pepper in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Place equal portions of noodles into 4 large soup bowls, and place raw beef on top. Ladle hot broth over noodles and beef. Garnish with lime wedges, basil leaves, cilantro, mung beans, and green onions, and serve with hot pepper sauce and oyster sauce.

Footnotes

FOOTNOTE

  • It's easier to slice the beef if it has been partially frozen beforehand.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 258 | Total Fat: 5.8g | Cholesterol: 43mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 2.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2006 by Nhi Torres   view full review
If this recipe is meant to be equivalent to Vietnamese Pho, then it is far from it. It is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 2.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2006 by ninelee   view full review
Made this tonight for my husband and I. I have to say I thought it was an ok dish but my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 2.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2007 by Nae   view full review
I love this soup but it taste better if you do it the long way, but if you dont have the time...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 2.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 27, 2008 by Coco   view full review
I would never make my soup base with anything artifical especially with condensed beef broth....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 2.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2006 by CALICHICK   view full review
I really enjoyed this recipe. Instead of cutting the steak in really thin slices and cut it in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 2.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2009 by Ron   view full review
Tried following the recipe - couldn't find Thai pepper. Used bean sprouts, fresh basil,pepper...

 

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