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How to Make Pho Ginger and Lime Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Pho is a traditional Vietnamese soup that is beloved for its complex flavors and comforting warmth. The combination of ginger and lime in this recipe elevates the classic pho flavors to create a unique and refreshing twist on this beloved dish. This pho ginger and lime soup is perfect for any time of year, whether you are looking for a light and healthy meal or a satisfying bowl of comfort on a chilly evening.

One of the key elements of this recipe is the use of fresh ginger. The pung...

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil, divided
  • 1 (4 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped, or to taste
  • 3 quarts chicken broth
  • 1 large red onion, diced
  • 2 cups sliced carrots
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
  • 6 limes, juiced, divided
  • 1 (9 ounce) package udon noodles
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cubed
  • 1 leek, cut into matchstick-size pieces
  • 1 green onion, finely chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 48 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 3 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Heat 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a large pot over low heat; cook and stir ginger in the hot oil for 10 minutes. Pour chicken broth over ginger, cover pot, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Stir onion and carrots into broth and simmer until carrots are tender, about 10 minutes. Gradually add curry powder, ground ginger, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to broth; stir in jalapeno pepper and half the lime juice. Simmer broth over low heat, stirring about every 15 minutes, until flavors have blended, about 1 hour.
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Drop udon in a few noodles at a time and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes; drain.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir chicken in the hot oil until no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes. Transfer chicken to broth and stir leek and green onion into broth; simmer for 5 to 10 more minutes. Remove pot from heat.
  • Portion udon noodles into each serving bowl; ladle broth over noodles. Add remaining lime juice to each serving.

    • Nutrition

    225 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 37mg
    • Sodium: 1702mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 43mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 340mg

    Categories

    Vietnamese recipes
    Soup recipes
    Noodle recipes
    Ginger recipes
    Lime recipes