Vietnamese Pork Noodle Soup
A hearty and comforting Vietnamese-inspired noodle soup made with tender pork, aromatic spices, and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Pork shoulder
- ●1 package Rice noodles
- ●1 medium Onion
- ●3 cloves Garlic
- ●2 inches Ginger
- ●1/4 cup Cilantro
- ●2 tablespoons Fish sauce
- ●1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- ●1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- ●1-2 teaspoons Vietnamese chili sauce (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 2
In a large Dutch oven or pot, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the garlic and ginger to the pot and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- 4
Add the pork shoulder to the pot and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- 5
Add the fish sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar to the pot and stir to combine.
- 6
Add 4 cups of chicken broth to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the pork is tender.
- 7
Remove the pork from the pot and shred or chop it into bite-sized pieces. Return the pork to the pot and stir to combine.
- 8
Add the cooked noodles to the pot and stir to combine.
- 9
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. If desired, add 1-2 teaspoons of Vietnamese chili sauce for added heat.
- 10
Serve the soup hot, garnished with cilantro and additional chili sauce if desired.
- 11
Optional: Serve with sliced fresh chilies, lime wedges, and pickled carrots for added flavor and texture.