Vietnamese Beef Soup with Star Anise Recipe

Name: Vietnamese Beef Soup with Star Anise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 14 1/2-ounce cans low-salt chicken broth; 1 1/4 pounds meaty beef neck bones or beef shank bones; 8 green onions; 3 large whole star anise; 1 6-ounce package dried rice stick noodles (maifun)*; 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 1 cup fresh mint leaves; 1 serrano chili, thinly sliced; 1 12-ounce rib-eye steak, fat trimmed, very thinly sliced; *Available at Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets.

Servings: persons

1
Combine broth, beef bones, 3 green onions and star anise in heavy large pot.
2
Bring to boil.
3
Reduce heat, cover and simmer gently 3 hours.
4
Remove beef bones and green onions from broth; discard.
5
Season broth with salt and pepper.
6
Soak rice stick noodles in bowl filled with enough hot water to cover noodles for 3 minutes.
7
Drain.
8
Using scissors, cut noodles into 4-inch lengths.
9
Slice remaining 5 green onions and place on platter.
10
Arrange cilantro leaves, mint leaves and sliced chili on same platter.
11
Bring broth to boil.
12
Add noodles; cook until tender, about 2 minutes.
13
Add steak; simmer 1 minute.
14
Ladle soup into bowls.
15
Pass condiments separately.

815

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* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 14 1/2-ounce cans low-salt chicken broth, 1 1/4 pounds meaty beef neck bones or beef shank bones, 8 green onions, 3 large whole star anise, and more.

Yes, Vietnamese Beef Soup with Star Anise falls under the Soups & Stews 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!

Vietnamese Beef Soup with Star Anise

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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