30-60 min4 - 6 servingsbone-in

Pho Chicken Noodle Soup

By Chop Secrets

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4 - 6 servings

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30-60 min

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Easy

Pho Chicken Noodle Soup
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Recipe Details

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 55 min

Total Time: 30-60 min

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook, Sauté

Cuisine: Vietnamese

Yield: 4 - 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp canola oil
  • 2 medium onions
  • 1 tbsp coriander seed
  • 1 tsp green cardamom pods
  • 3 star anise pods
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 5 whole cloves
  • 8 cups Water
  • 1/4 cup fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp inch ginger
  • 1 tbsp lemongrass stalk
  • 4 lbs bone-in
  • 16 oz thin rice noodles
  • fresh cilantro
  • fresh basil
  • Lime wedges
  • mung bean sprouts
  • 2 jalapeños
  • 1/4 onion

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Add oil to the Instant Pot. Using the display panel select the SAUTE function and adjust to HIGH or MORE.
  2. When oil gets hot, put the onion in, cut side down. Cook without moving until the onions begin to char, 4-5 minutes. Remove the onions to a bowl.
  3. Add the Spice Mixture ingredients to the pot. Cook and stir for one minute or until spices are fragrant.
  4. Add warmed water to the pot and deglaze by using a wooden spoon to scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pot.
  5. Add the remaining Pot Mixture ingredients and the reserved onions and their juices. Turn the pot off by selecting CANCEL, then secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
  6. Using the display panel select the MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK function*. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant Pot for 20 minutes.
  7. When the time is up, let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick-release the remaining pressure.
  8. Carefully remove the meat from the pot to a cutting board. Remove skin and shred meat; discard bones and skin.
  9. Strain the broth and return to the pot. Turn the pot off by selecting CANCEL, then select the SAUTE function.
  10. Bring the broth to a simmer and cook the rice noodles in the broth according to the package directions.
  11. Serve noodles and broth over chicken. Garish as desired.

Notes

*The MANUAL and PRESSURE COOK buttons are interchangeable

About the chef

Chop Secrets

Chop Secrets

Chop Secrets is a culinary platform that focuses on recipe development, offering a wide variety of accessible and time-saving meal ideas. The site is a go-to destination for home cooks looking for delicious recipes that are simple to follow. Known for its collaborations with Instant Pot, Chop Secrets has produced over 250 recipe videos, providing users with step-by-step guides to make cooking easier and more enjoyable. With a range of recipes spanning from appetizers to desserts, Chop Secrets helps both beginners and seasoned cooks explore the versatility of their kitchen tools. The platform also offers a popular Instant Pot Master Class, which teaches essential techniques for mastering this appliance through cook-along lessons and printable resources, helping people create flavorful meals with minimal effort.

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