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15-Min Chicken Pho Bowl

Quick Vietnamese chicken noodle soup built on a fragrant broth base, topped with fresh herbs, cabbage, and lime. A weeknight version that skips the hours-long bone simmer but keeps all the bright, aromatic flavor.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
285
Protein
26g
15-Min Chicken Pho Bowl
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Bring broth and ginger to a boil in a large pot. Add fish sauce and stir.

  2. Step 2

    Stir in sliced chicken and simmer until no pink remains, about 4 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Meanwhile, cook rice noodles in a separate pot of boiling water until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well.

  4. Step 4

    Divide noodles between two bowls. Pour hot broth and chicken over the top.

  5. Step 5

    Top with raw cabbage, fresh herbs, sliced chiles, and a squeeze of lime juice. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot
  • separate pot for noodles
  • two bowls
  • spoon
  • knife

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