Vietnamese-Style Shrimp Pho Noodle Soup
Vietnamese-Style Shrimp Pho Noodle Soup features a deeply aromatic broth infused with cinnamon, star anise, ginger, and garlic, balanced by fish sauce and a hint of sweetness. Springy rice noodles and tender shrimp soak up those warm spices, while fresh herbs, bean sprouts, and lime add bright contrast. Serve it for a comforting dinner or a light, satisfying weekend meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Vietnamese-Style Shrimp Pho Noodle Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 47
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 38
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine chicken stock, vegetable broth, shallots, soy sauce, fish sauce, ginger, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, pepper, the cinnamon stick, and star anise in a large pot.
- 2
Cover and bring to a boil.
- 3
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until the flavors blend, 1 to 2 hours.
- 4
Strain out the solids and return the broth to the pot.
- 5
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- 6
Add the rice noodles and cook until opaque, 4 to 5 minutes.
- 7
While the noodles cook, sauté the shrimp with soy sauce and garlic in a skillet until the shrimp are cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 8
Drain the noodles and rinse under cold water.
- 9
Divide the noodles among 6 large soup bowls.
- 10
Ladle the hot broth over the noodles and top with shrimp, bean sprouts, and green onions.
- 11
Serve basil, cilantro, mint, and lime wedges on the side.
- Calories 391.87 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 19.55 g Good Source 39%
- Carbohydrate 73.03 g 27%
- Total Fat 2.17 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 0.65 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 63.05 mg High 21%
- Sodium 1549.92 mg High 67%
- Dietary Fiber 4.7 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 4.34 g --
- Added Sugars 0.76 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 240.35 mg Moderate 18%
- Iron 4.52 mg Good Source 25%
- Potassium 1153.18 mg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin A 281.38 mcg Good Source 31%
- Vitamin C 27.42 mg Good Source 30%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Fish 🐟
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Vietnamese Style Shrimp Pho Noodle Soup is made with 19 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bean Sprouts, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, and Chicken Stock. Each serving provides about 391.87 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Vietnamese-Style Shrimp Pho Noodle Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Bean Sprouts, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Chicken Stock, Cinnamon Sticks. The full list of 19 is above.
- How long does it take to make Vietnamese-Style Shrimp Pho Noodle Soup?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 391.87 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Vietnamese-Style Shrimp Pho Noodle Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 19 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Vietnamese-Style Shrimp Pho Noodle Soup healthy?
- Vietnamese-Style Shrimp Pho Noodle Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 391.87 calories and 19.55 g of protein, or 39% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1549.92 mg (67% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish, Fish, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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