Heart-Healthy Shrimp Pho
Dive into a bowl of comfort and wellness with this Heart-Healthy Shrimp Pho, a flavorful and nourishing twist on the classic Vietnamese soup. This recipe uses low-sodium chicken broth and fresh herbs like basil, cilantro, and mint to create a guilt-free yet aromatic dish that’s perfect for clean eating. Tender shrimp and silky rice noodles are paired with a delicate, spice-infused broth enhanced with ginger, star anise, and cinnamon for a layered, savory taste. Topped with fresh bean sprouts, sliced jalapeños, green onions, and a squeeze of lime, this customizable pho is as vibrant as it is heart-smart. Ready in just under an hour, this dish makes for a wholesome, quick meal that’s both delicious and mindful of your health. Perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy family dinner, this light and satisfying pho will have everyone asking for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 6 cups Low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups Water
- 2 inches piece Ginger, sliced
- 1 medium Onion, halved
- 2 whole Star anise
- 1 piece Cinnamon stick
- 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon Brown sugar
- 200 grams Rice noodles
- 1 whole Lime, cut into wedges
- 1 handful Fresh basil
- 1 handful Fresh cilantro
- 1 handful Fresh mint
- 1 cup Bean sprouts
- 2 stalks Green onions, sliced
- 1 whole Jalapeño, sliced
Instructions
Begin by preparing the broth. In a large pot, combine the low-sodium chicken broth, water, ginger slices, onion halves, star anise, and cinnamon stick. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once it boils, reduce the heat to low and let the broth simmer gently for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
While the broth simmers, soak the rice noodles in hot water for about 15 minutes or until soft, then drain and set aside.
After the broth has simmered for 30 minutes, remove and discard the ginger, onion, star anise, and cinnamon stick.
Add the fish sauce and brown sugar to the broth. Stir to combine.
Increase the heat to medium, and add the shrimp to the broth. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
Divide the softened rice noodles among serving bowls.
Ladle the hot broth and shrimp over the noodles.
Serve the pho with fresh basil, cilantro, mint, bean sprouts, green onions, jalapeño slices, and lime wedges on the side, allowing guests to customize their bowls.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
792 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.5 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 586 mg | 195% | |
| Sodium | 2789 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 96.8 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.3 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.3 g | ||
| Protein | 98.0 g | 196% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 504 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 13.7 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 1892 mg | 40% | |
*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.
