Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup (Pho Ga) Recipe

Name: Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup (Pho Ga)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 chicken breast, shredded; 8 cups homemade chicken stock; 1 medium yellow onion, cut in half and unpeeled; 1 small piece of fresh ginger, unpeeled; 1 teaspoon coriander seed; 2 whole star anise; 1 cinnamon stick; 2 garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 tablespoons cooking fish sauce; rice noodles; lime wedges; fresh cilantro leaves

Servings: persons

3 chicken breast, shredded
8 cups homemade chicken stock
1 medium yellow onion, cut in half and unpeeled
1 small piece of fresh ginger, unpeeled
1 teaspoon coriander seed
2 whole star anise
1 cinnamon stick
2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons cooking fish sauce
rice noodles
lime wedges
fresh cilantro leaves

1
Char the ginger and onion by placing them over an open flame, hot griddle, or under the broiler (~8 minutes).
2
In a pan, dry roast the spices (~2 minutes) and stir to prevent burning. This will bring out the flavor!
3
Peel and scrape away the charred skin of the onion and ginger.
4
In a large pot, add 8 cups of homemade chicken stock. Place spices in a spice bag. Add the spices, ginger, onion, sugar, and cooking fish sauce into the pot. Cover and bring to a boil and then reduce heat to medium low (~30 minutes). Remove spice bag. Add your shredded chicken pieces.
5
Add cooked rice noodles to the soup bowls. Ladle chicken broth over the noodles. Serve with lime wedges and cilantro.

1077

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

177

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 chicken breast, shredded, 8 cups homemade chicken stock, 1 medium yellow onion, cut in half and unpeeled, 1 small piece of fresh ginger, unpeeled, and more.

Yes, Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup (Pho Ga) 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!

Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup (Pho Ga)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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