Cheat N Eat Vietnamese Chicken Soup
Fast, flavorful, and irresistibly aromatic, Cheat N Eat Vietnamese Chicken Soup brings all the bold, comforting flavors of traditional pho to your table in just 30 minutes. This quick-fix recipe is a game-changer, relying on rotisserie chicken and a fragrant broth infused with fresh ginger, star anise, and cinnamon. The silky rice noodles soak up the savory blend of fish sauce, soy sauce, and a hint of lime for a perfectly balanced bite, while vibrant toppings like bean sprouts, cilantro, basil, and jalapeño add freshness and texture. Ideal for busy weeknights or a cozy lunch, this Vietnamese-inspired soup is a deliciously satisfying shortcut to authentic taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Chicken broth
- 2 cups Rotisserie chicken (shredded)
- 6 oz Rice noodles (thin)
- 2 tbsp Fish sauce
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp Fresh lime juice
- 1 inch Fresh ginger (sliced)
- 2 pods Star anise
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 3 Green onions (sliced)
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 cup Bean sprouts
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 1 Jalapeño (thinly sliced)
- 4 Lime wedges
Instructions
In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a simmer over medium heat.
Add the sliced ginger, star anise, and cinnamon stick to the broth. Let it simmer for 10 minutes to infuse the flavors.
Meanwhile, prepare the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Remove the ginger, star anise, and cinnamon stick from the broth using a slotted spoon.
Stir in the fish sauce, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and fresh lime juice into the broth.
Add the shredded rotisserie chicken to the pot and let it heat through for 5 minutes.
Divide the cooked rice noodles evenly among serving bowls.
Ladle the hot broth and chicken over the noodles in each bowl.
Top each bowl with bean sprouts, sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, fresh basil leaves, and jalapeño slices.
Serve with lime wedges on the side for additional flavor. Enjoy your delicious Cheat N Eat Vietnamese Chicken Soup!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
325 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.2 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.6 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 77 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 2188 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.3 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.6 g | ||
| Protein | 31.1 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 86 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 731 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
