Shrimp Pho with Vegetables
Guys this soup is SOOO good! Like, my new favorite soup good! It comes together quickly thanks to using store-bought broth here. To get restaurant-quality pho, in a fraction of the time the broth simmers with aromatics and sauces before adding the shrimp and veggies. Other than the noodles, this pho is a one-pot meal. For more Vietnamese recipes, try my Shaking Beef, Shrimp Summer Rolls, and Slow-Cooker Banh Mi Rice Bowls.
What is shrimp pho?
Shrimp pho, pronounced “fuh,” is a traditional Vietnamese soup consisting of shrimp and vegetables in an aromatic broth served over rice noodles and topped with a variety of garnishes. It’s typically eaten with chopsticks and a big soup spoon but use whatever you have. The stock is absolutely delish, you’re going to have to trust me here! Don’t leave anything out. For my shortcut stock, I use the following ingredients to flavor the stock:
Fish sauce Soy sauce Cinnamon stick Star anise pod Sliced ginger Shrimp shells (If you use already-peeled shrimp, don’t worry about adding shells to the broth.)
How do you cook dried rice noodles for pho?
Rice noodles are very easy to find in the Asian section of any supermarket, and they cook super fast. You simply soak them in hot water using one of two methods:
Put the noodles in a heatproof bowl and pour in water from the tea kettle, OR Bring water to a rapid simmer in a skillet and add the noodles off-heat.
Pho Toppings
Part of the fun of pho is that the garnishes are very much a choose-your-own- adventure. They’re the best way to replicate the experience you’d have at a restaurant. So, feel free to use whatever garnishes you and your family like best. I like to top mine with jalapeno, mint, scallions, and cilantro. The lime juice and sriracha are also a must!
Below is a list of pho garnishes to choose from:
Veggies: Mung bean sprouts, scallions, thinly sliced white onion Peppers: Jalapenos, serrano peppers Herbs: Thai basil, mint, cilantro Sauce: Sriracha, hoisin, lime juice
More Asian Recipes You’ll Love:
Easy Wonton Soup Chicken and Shrimp Laap (Larb) Spicy Thai Shrimp Salad Asian Beef Zoodle Soup Honey-Teriyaki Salmon with Cauliflower Rice
