Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with an extraordinary Vietnamese soup that promises to transport you straight to the bustling streets of Hanoi! This soul-warming "Soupe Vietnamienne Epice au Boeuf, Porc et Nouilles" isn't just a meal—it's a flavor explosion that combines tender meats, aromatic spices, and silky noodles in one unforgettable dish. Whether you're a spice enthusiast or a curious food adventurer, this recipe will revolutionize your home cooking and impress even the most discerning palates.
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 2 hrs
Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef, sliced
- 1 lb pork, sliced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 cups water
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground cayenne pepper
- 1 cup rice noodles
- 2 cups bean sprouts
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the meat by slicing beef and pork into thin, uniform strips. Set aside.
- In a large pot, combine beef broth and water. Heat over medium-high heat until it begins to simmer.
- Add fish sauce, ground cinnamon, cumin, and cayenne pepper to the broth. Stir thoroughly to blend spices evenly.
- Carefully add sliced beef and pork to the simmering broth. Reduce heat to low and let meat cook slowly for approximately
- 5 hours, allowing flavors to develop and meat to become tender.
- About 15 minutes before serving, add rice noodles to the pot. Cook until noodles are soft but still have a slight bite.
- Prepare garnishes by washing bean sprouts and chopping green onions finely.
- Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if needed with additional fish sauce or spices.
- Ladle the hot soup into serving bowls, ensuring each portion has a mix of meat and noodles.
- Top each bowl with fresh bean sprouts and chopped green onions.
- Serve immediately while hot, recommending diners mix the garnishes into the soup for added texture and freshness.
Tips
- Meat Preparation: Slice beef and pork as thinly and uniformly as possible to ensure even cooking and tenderness.
- Spice Balance: Go easy on cayenne pepper initially—you can always add more, but you can't take it away! Taste and adjust gradually.
- Low and Slow: The secret to incredibly tender meat is patient, low-temperature cooking. Don't rush the
- 5-hour simmering process.
- Noodle Timing: Add rice noodles only in the last 15 minutes to prevent them from becoming mushy.
- Fresh Garnishes: Bean sprouts and green onions aren't just decorative—they add crucial freshness and crunch, so don't skip them!
- Serving Suggestion: Encourage diners to mix garnishes into the soup for a dynamic eating experience with varying textures.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 380kcal
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 35g
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 95mg
