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Shrimp Pho

A flavorful Vietnamese-inspired shrimp noodle soup with fresh vegetables and aromatic spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound large shrimp
  • 1.5 quarts vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 Tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 stick cinnamon stick
  • 1 star star anise pod
  • 1 inch ginger (sliced)
  • 8 oz white mushrooms (halved)
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • Salt to taste
  • 6 oz thin rice noodles
  • 3 cups cauliflower or broccoli
  • Thinly sliced jalapeno, lime wedges

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. If using frozen shrimp, thaw thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Peel fresh shrimp if shell-on, reserving shells for broth stock.
  3. Add broth, fish sauce, soy sauce, cinnamon, star anise, ginger, and shrimp shells to a pot and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, soak rice noodles in boiling water for 3-5 minutes, then drain.
  5. Add mushrooms and broccoli to broth, cook for 4-5 minutes.
  6. Add shrimp to broth and cook for 1-2 minutes until opaque and pink.
  7. Divide noodles among bowls, ladle broth with shrimp and vegetables over, and garnish with jalapeno and lime wedges.

Notes

A quick and delicious take on traditional Vietnamese pho, perfect for a weeknight dinner.