Star Anise-Leek Noodle Soup with Beef Carpaccio

Name: Star Anise-Leek Noodle Soup with Beef Carpaccio
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon minced ginger; 2 minced serrano chiles; 3 julienne leeks, white part only; 1 large carrot, julienne; 1 tablespoon dark soy; 8 cups chicken stock; 3 star anise; 2 cups soaked mung bean noodles; 1 (8 ounce) piece beef tenderloin, frozen; 1 teaspoon hoisin lime oil; Salt and black pepper to taste; 2 cups bean sprouts; 1 cup whole Thai basil leaves; Juice of 2 limes; 1/2 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 cup hoisin; 2 tablespoons canola oil for cooking; 1/4 cup lime juice; 1/4 cup canola oil for blending

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon minced ginger
2 minced serrano chiles
3 julienne leeks, white part only
1 large carrot, julienne
1 tablespoon dark soy
8 cups chicken stock
3 star anise
2 cups soaked mung bean noodles
1 (8 ounce) piece beef tenderloin, frozen
1 teaspoon hoisin lime oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 cups bean sprouts
1 cup whole Thai basil leaves
Juice of 2 limes
1/2 tablespoon fish sauce
1 cup hoisin
2 tablespoons canola oil for cooking
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup canola oil for blending

1
In a 2 quart saucepan coated with canola oil, saute ginger and chilies for 3 minutes.
2
Add leeks and carrots and season with salt and pepper.
3
Add soy, chicken stock and star anise.
4
Bring stock to a simmer.
5
Reduce stock 20 percent and check for seasoning.
6
When ready, pull out star anise.
7
Heat the noodles in the broth and ladle into 4 bowls.
8
On a slicer or using a very sharp knife, slice thin pieces of frozen beef.
9
The thinner the better.
10
Lay the beef on top of the soup.
11
Drizzle with hoisin lime oil and garnish with bean sprout salad.
12
Mix all together and check for seasoning.
13
In a small pan coated with canola oil saute the hoisin sauce.
14
Put the cooked hoisin into a blender, add lime juice; while blending add the canola oil until the mixture is fully emulsified.

1530

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

173

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon minced ginger, 2 minced serrano chiles, 3 julienne leeks, white part only, 1 large carrot, julienne, and more.

Yes, Star Anise-Leek Noodle Soup with Beef Carpaccio falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!