Go Back
–+ servings
Quick Vietnamese Broth

Quick Vietnamese Broth Recipe

A delicious base to a variety of Vietnamese style soups. Recipe from, Cooks Illustrated Soups and Stews. Soooo good. ***A Wonderful base used in my Vietnamese-Style Beef Noodle Soup or my Hot and Sour Noodle Soup with Shrimp and Tomato.
No ratings yet
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Course Appetizer/Soup
Cuisine Vietnamese
Servings 5 cups
Calories 70.5 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 5 cups canned low sodium chicken broth
  • 4 medium garlic cloves, smashed with knife handle and peeled
  • 1 piece gingerroot, two inch, peeled, cut into 1/8 inch rounds and lightly smashed with knife handle
  • 2 cinnamon sticks, 3 inch
  • 2 pods star anise
  • 2 tablespoons asian fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

Instructions
 

  • Over medium-high heat, bring all ingredients to a boil in a medium sauce pan.
  • Reduce to low and simmer- partially covered about 20 minutes.
  • Remove solids and discard.
  • Cover and keep hot over low heat until ready to serve.

Add Your Own Notes

Click here to add your own private notes.

Nutrition

Serving: 320gCalories: 70.5kcalCarbohydrates: 8.3gProtein: 7.1gFat: 1.8gSaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 1036.7mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 4g
Keyword < 60 Mins, Asian, Vietnamese
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!