Vietnamese Homemade Chicken Noodles Soup. Simple recipe.

rice noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: egg noodles

Zucchini noodles are lower in carbs, while egg noodles are often less expensive.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a common substitute for those avoiding fish.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: spinach

Parsley offers a similar flavor profile, while spinach is budget-friendly.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned chicken is often less expensive.

Prepare the broth by placing the whole chicken in a large pot and covering it with 8 quarts of water.

Add ginger, white onion, and big shallot to the pot.

Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.

Add the anise stars and simmer for flavor.

Season the broth with fish sauce, chopped shallots, black pepper, and salt to taste.

For extra flavor, prepare shallots oil by heating oil and adding chopped shallots.

Serve the broth with bean sprouts, basil, lime, sliced white onion, chopped cilantro, chopped green onions, and sliced jalapeño on the side.

Optionally add hoisin sauce and chili sauce.

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