Pho Vietnamese Noodle Soup

Experience the aromatic and rich flavors of Pho, a classic Vietnamese noodle soup, ideal for cozy dinners.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef bones
• 1 onion, halved
• 3 inches ginger, sliced
• 2 star anise
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 4 cloves
• 1/4 cup fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 8 ounces rice noodles
• 1 pound beef sirloin, thinly sliced
• 1 cup bean sprouts
• 1/2 cup basil leaves
• 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
• 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Place beef bones on a roasting pan and roast for 30 minutes.
2. Char the onion and ginger under the broiler until blackened on both sides, about 10 minutes.
3. In a large stockpot, add roasted bones, charred onion and ginger, star anise, cinnamon stick, and cloves.
4. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours, skimming off any foam or impurities.
5. Add fish sauce and sugar to the broth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
6. Soak rice noodles in warm water for 30 minutes, or until softened. Drain.
7. Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil and cook noodles for 1 minute. Drain and divide among bowls.
8. Place thinly sliced beef sirloin on top of noodles.
9. Ladle hot broth over beef and noodles, cooking the beef gently.
10. Garnish with bean sprouts, basil, cilantro, and lime wedges before serving.

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