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Vietnamese-Inspired Herb Noodle Soup (Pho-Style)

Name: Vietnamese-Inspired Herb Noodle Soup (Pho-Style)
Prep time: 1 h 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive or avocado oil; 2 duck or chicken legs; 1 onion, halved; 3 garlic cloves, smashed; 1 thumb-size piece of ginger, sliced; 4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth, GF); 1 cinnamon stick; 3 whole cloves; 1 star anise; 1 tbsp coconut aminos (soy-free); 1 tsp maple syrup or coconut sugar; Salt to taste; 8 oz rice noodles (vermicelli or pho-style); Optional: crispy tofu, shredded chicken, or seared mushrooms; Fresh Thai basil or regular basil; Fresh mint; Fresh cilantro; Scallions, thinly sliced; Sprouts (alfalfa, radish, or mung bean); Lime wedges; Optional: jalapeño slices or chili oil

Category:

Main Course

Difficulty: Medium

Serves:

4 people

Prep Time: 1 Hour 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 50–60 minutes

Rating:

(0.00/5)

July 25, 2025 by Chef Molly

A comforting and aromatic rice noodle soup packed with fresh herbs, sprouts, and a light, flavorful broth. This version is gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free, and customizable with tofu or meat.

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What You’ll Need:

For the Broth

1 tbsp olive or avocado oil
2 duck or chicken legs
1 onion, halved
3 garlic cloves, smashed
1 thumb-size piece of ginger, sliced
4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth, GF)
1 cinnamon stick
3 whole cloves
1 star anise
1 tbsp coconut aminos (soy-free)
1 tsp maple syrup or coconut sugar
Salt to taste

For the Noodles & Protein

8 oz rice noodles (vermicelli or pho-style)
Optional: crispy tofu, shredded chicken, or seared mushrooms

Toppings

Fresh Thai basil or regular basil
Fresh mint
Fresh cilantro
Scallions, thinly sliced
Sprouts (alfalfa, radish, or mung bean)
Lime wedges
Optional: jalapeño slices or chili oil

Prepration for:Vietnamese-Inspired Herb Noodle Soup (Pho-Style)

Step 1/4

Make the Broth

In a pot, heat oil over medium. Sear the duck or chicken legs along with onion halves (cut side down), garlic, and ginger until lightly charred. Add broth, cinnamon, star anise, cloves, coconut aminos, and maple syrup. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 60 minutes. Strain and season to taste with salt.

Step 2/4

Cook the Noodles

Cook rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cool water.

Step 3/4

Prepare Protein (if using)

Pan-fry tofu or mushrooms until crisp, or shred cooked duck or chicken. Set aside.

Step 4/4

Assemble Bowls

Divide noodles between bowls. Pour hot broth over them. Top with your protein and arrange fresh herbs, scallions, sprouts, and any extras. Serve with lime wedges and optional chili oil on the side.

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