My Quick & Easy Version of Chicken Pho
There’s nothing quite like homemade noodle soup to get you through the winter. So, I wanted to share my family’s new favorite soup: Easy Instant Pot Chicken Pho. I have a confession to make: I am a pho beginner. I was introduced to this delicious and flavorful Vietnamese soup by my older daughter, who absolutely loves it, not long ago. Of course, after trying different restaurants, I loved it too, so I knew I needed to come up with a quick and easy version to make at home to satisfy those cravings when going out is not an option. Pho normally takes hours to prepare, but this Easy Instant Pot Chicken Pho recipe takes 30 minutes to make, thanks to the Instant Pot magic. This Easy Instant Pot Chicken Pho recipe is quick and easy to make and packed full of flavor without a lot of time or fuss.
Easy Way To Make Chicken Pho Soup at Home
The secret to a good pho soup lies in the quality of the stock, which is made with aromatics, bones, and flavorful spices.
Pho Common Spices
The most common species included in the pho soup are cinnamon, anise stars, whole cloves, coriander seeds, and peppercorns. Noodles: to save time, some people cook the noodles in the broth in the instant pot, but I prefer to cook the noodle in a separate large pot to avoid overcooking them. However, if you decide to cook the noodles in the instant pot, after straining the broth, return the broth to the pot, turn on the sauté mode and bring the broth to a boil. Add noodles and cook according to package instructions. Serve immediately. Vegetarian: for a vegetarian version, substitute chicken breasts for 8 oz fresh shitake mushroom and chicken broth for vegetable broth. Char the Veggies & Spices: Make sure to toast very well the veggies and spices. They must almost look slightly burned. That simple step will add lots of flavor to your pho.
Serve Chicken Pho
Place the cooked noodles and chicken in 4 bowls. Pour over the broth. Top with Hoisin sauce, Sriracha sauce, cilantro, basil, mint, red chiles, bean sprouts, and green onions, if desired. Serve with lime wedges.
Storing & Freezing Instructions
Store: The broth can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Freeze: Make the broth and let it cool completely. Then place it in a freezer container and freeze for 3 months. When ready to eat, reheat until piping hot.
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This recipe was originally published in January 2019. The recipe remains the same, but more notes, tips, photos, and information have been added to the post in December 2022 to make it as helpful as possible!
