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Lamb Pho: Vietnamese Noodle Soup

February 11, 2014 by Nancy Lopez-McHugh 18 Comments

Lamb Pho: Vietnamese Noodle Soup Recipe by @SpicieFoodie | #soup #lamb #noodles #vietnameserecipes

A few months back I shared my recipe for one of my absolute favourite foods: Vietnamese chicken pho. Today I want to share with you a new spin I created on this scrumptious soup. It came together during one of my super pho cravings when all I had were bits and pieces of lamb meat and bones. Not having chicken was not going to stop me from satisfying the craving…a thunderstorm, however, was doing it’s best to prevent me from running to the store for chicken. Luckily I had the lamb and all of the other ingredients required to make a big pot of pho — et viola, this soup was born.

Lamb Pho: Vietnamese Noodle Soup Recipe by @SpicieFoodie | #soup #lamb #noodles #vietnameserecipesLamb Pho: Vietnamese Noodle Soup Recipe by @SpicieFoodie | #soup #lamb #noodles #vietnameserecipes

The results did not disappoint. If you like the taste of lamb you will really love this version of pho, if you’re not a fan you should still give it a try. The broth is deeper in flavour than when chicken is used, it’s more like beef versions. Though lamb can have quite a strong taste and scent, the aromatic spices and herbs help calm that a bit. You will taste a light lamb taste, with hints of lime, spicy bits of chile, and fresh minty and cilantro flavours. It’s truly just as wonderful as regular chicken or beef pho. I hope you give it a try.

Lamb Pho: Vietnamese Noodle Soup Recipe by @SpicieFoodie | #soup #lamb #noodles #vietnameserecipes

 

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Lamb Pho: Vietnamese Noodle Soup
 
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Prep time
20 mins
Total time
20 mins
 
Traditional Vietnamese receives a slight twist by using lamb instead of chicken or beef. A deliciously light broth that will warm you right up.
Author: SpicieFoodie.com & Nancy Lopez-McHugh
Recipe type: Soup
Cuisine: Vietnamese, Fusion
Serves: 4
Ingredients
Broth Ingredients:
  • 500 gms or 1 lb. of lamb stewing bones with bits of meat*
  • water for boiling
  • 1 medium onion, cut in half but not peeled
  • 1 large piece of ginger, un-peled
  • 1.5 tsp whole coriander seeds
  • 3 whole green cardamom, bruised
  • 1 whole star anise
  • 1 large cinnamon stick
  • 6 whole cloves
Additional Ingredients:
  • vermicelli rice noodles
  • fresh cilantro
  • fresh mint
  • sliced green onions/scallions
  • lime wedges
  • slice chili peppers and/or hot sauce
  • bean sprouts
Instructions
Start the broth:
  1. Place lamb bones in a pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Use a colander to drain the bones and discard the broth. Set the lamb pieces aside. Rinse/wash the pot out or have a new clean pot ready to use. Next rinse off the lamb pieces then place back inside the pot.
Charring the onion and ginger:
  1. The ginger and onion need to be charred. Place them both over an open flame/gas stove flame, or on top of a very hot griddle, or they can also be charred under the broiler setting in the oven. Turn the onion and ginger to char evenly throughout. (I used an open flame and it took me about 8 minutes.) Set aside to cool down.
Toast the spices:
  1. In a clean pan dry roast the spices to bring out the scents and flavors. Roast for 2 minutes stirring often to prevent burning. Remove from pan and set aside to cool.
Now back to the charred ginger and onion.
  1. Peel the onions, and using a knife gently scrape away the charred ginger skin. Cut the ginger into 4 chunks and use the flat edge of the knife to bruise the ginger.
The final broth:
  1. Place the ginger, onions, cooled spices into the pot with the lamb pieces. (Alternatively the spices may be placed inside a spice bag before putting in pot.) Add 2 liters or about 8 cups of water to the pot. Then add the 1 tsp granulated sugar and 2 tbsp. fish sauce. Cover and bring to a boil, once boiling reduce heat down to medium low and leave a small crack to allow steam to escape. Simmer the soup for at least an hour, longer if time allowed. I simmer my pho for about 2-3 hours. The longer the better.
Serve:
  1. Once the soup has finished simmering, strain and discard the spices — NOT THE BROTH. Gently pull away any lamb meat from the bones. Add some cooked rice noodles to the soup bowls then ladle the broth over the noodles and add any bits of lamb meat to the bowls too. You can either serve the additional garnishes on the side so everyone can add their own or top the soup with them.
Notes
*Please notice that I used only extra bones and bits of lamb meat. My soup was not heavy on the meat, if you would like to add more lamb meat for a heartier soup please do so.
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Have a great day!!

 
 

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Comments

  1. Rosa says

    February 11, 2014 at 07:46

    Light, fragrant and scrumptious! Heaven in a bowl.

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
  2. Shema | LifeScoops says

    February 11, 2014 at 09:19

    I love pho soup…. thanks for sharing the recipe. It looks delicious… This weather does demand constant supply of warm soups!!

    Reply
  3. Nandita says

    February 11, 2014 at 14:52

    This dish looks so delightful!! this is comfort in a bowl indeed :)

    Reply
  4. Joanne T Ferguson says

    February 11, 2014 at 18:07

    G’day! LOVE Pho Nancy! Your photo is GORGEOUS!!!
    Cheers! Joanne

    Reply
  5. Denise Browning@From Brazil To You says

    February 11, 2014 at 21:41

    Hi, Nancy!
    You are a great photographer!!!
    My husband is a fan of phos. This lamb one looks very appetizing and ideal for these cold winter days. I’ll have to make it for him sometime. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  6. mjskit says

    February 11, 2014 at 22:12

    Let’s see – I love lamb and I love pho, but I’ve never had them together. This is definitely a keeper! Lovely bowl of goodness!

    Reply
  7. ATasteOfMadness says

    February 11, 2014 at 22:35

    I do want some!! This looks SO good!

    Reply
  8. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says

    February 12, 2014 at 00:41

    Oh yes! I want some. Especially if its chicken pho :)

    Reply
  9. Bam's Kitchen says

    February 12, 2014 at 04:04

    When the weather is cold and damp, I always crave a little pho and spice. Your lamb version looks rich and delicious. Take care

    Reply
  10. My Kitchen Stories says

    February 12, 2014 at 05:31

    I really love Pho its one of my favourite foods and of course easy to get in Australia. I do like this version I think it looks perfect

    Reply
  11. Ashley says

    February 12, 2014 at 16:30

    I’ve never tried making pho at home – this looks delicious! It’s snowing here right now and this looks so comforting!

    Reply
  12. Ramona says

    February 14, 2014 at 13:08

    I need a bowl of this soup… or at least some warm breezes from your paradise homeland to come warm us up. :) Looks like a great bowl of comfort. :)

    Reply
  13. nipponnin says

    February 14, 2014 at 13:16

    This looks fantastic! Love the photos, styling and light…it makes me want to try this recipe.

    Reply
  14. Arthur in the Garden! says

    February 15, 2014 at 15:35

    Yummy! Always delicious!

    Reply
  15. Andi | greenbasket.me says

    February 17, 2014 at 12:30

    I will try your recipe this week with goat!

    Reply

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