My sister in law Bobbi Jo is quite the foodie. She is always sharing delicious recipes on Facebook, and has even shared a few for my readers here on the blog. Here is her latest recipe: Vietnamese Pho Soup.
This seriously looks good and her family raved all about it. Too bad she lives clear across the U.S. so we couldn’t have a taste! Check out the recipe below.
Homemade Vietnamese Pho Soup Recipe
Yield: 6 servings, about 4 quarts of broth
Additional ingredients:
Add beef knuckles to a large pot that will hold at least 10 quarts, cover bones with cold water, and bring to a boil. Boil knuckles for 3 to 5 minutes. Drain bones in strainer, discarding the water, rinse bones with warm water and wash pot before adding bones back into pot, then cover bones with 6 quarts of cold water.
Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place quartered onions and halved ginger on sheet. Place baking sheet in oven on the highest rack and broil for 10 to 15 minutes. Turn onions and ginger so all sides get charred.
In dry frying pan add all spices and cook on low heat, stir occasionally. Cook for about 5 minutes. Put toasted spices in herb sachet and tie it shut.
Bring pot with knuckles and water to a boil. Once its boiling reduce to a gentle simmer. Add charred onions and ginger along with sachet of toasted spices. Then add 1 1/2 TBSP of salt and 1/4 cup fish sauce. Let broth simmer for 3 hours. Remove any foam with spoon.
After the 3 hours, strain broth through a fine mesh strainer. The broth will have a layer of fat at the top. To remove fat, pour broth into container and refrigerate overnight. The fat will harden and you can the scoop the fat off and discard.
Building your Pho Soup Bowls:
Serve bowls with a plate of optional garnishes, see optional items listed above.
* You can buy inexpensive beef knuckles from a local Asian market, ours are in the frozen section.
Check out Bobbi Jo’s other recipes she shared on the site: Beef Stroganoff and her very popular Homemade Mac n’ Cheese.
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G K says
This looks delicious. There are several Pho places around here, but I haven’t tried any yet. Some of them seem to have at least five meats, but this seems like a simple and easy version which is perfect for me.
montanacindy says
I think our grandson would love this for dinner one night! Thanks for sharing!
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alicia k says
this is a little exotic for me but looks good still
Tammy S says
This looks really good! My husband orders this all the time at the restaurant next to his office. I will have to try and make it. Thanks for the recipe.
Rebecca Clark says
I love Pho! Just an FYI, if you are in a hurry, or trying to cut cost, Campbell’s makes a pho broth now. I think another brand does too, maybe Swansons. It would not taste as good, I’m sure, or be as good for you, but handy for a fast craving! Lol!
Jeanae says
A warm soup would be lovely with the return of icy weather.I have only had the vegan version of pho. I had no idea about the beef knuckles lol
annemarienichols says
Beef knuckles? Who knew that was the secret to pho broth!?!
Liz Mays says
Oh gosh, I’ve been wanting to try this for a while now. It looks wonderful. I’m glad you explained about where to find beef knuckles too.
joanna garcia says
omg i love vietnamese pho soup! I am hoping i can find the true ingredients in my area at the local asian store! this would be so delicious to make!
misstywatson says
Oh my yum! This looks really good!
Jennifer W. says
This sounds amazing! I am going to have to make this!
Kelly @ Texas Type A Mom says
I’ve never tried to make anything like this before but it sounds so light and filling!