Quick Faux Pho

May 22, 2023May 22, 20230 13

Quick and Easy Faux Pho Recipe

by The Chefin Soup

Prep

5 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

317

Sugar

Fat

15g

Faux pho is a Vietnamese-inspired dish that has become popular in recent years for its ease of preparation and comforting taste. This recipe uses canned beef broth, rice noodles, baby spinach, fresh basil, pastrami, green onion, chili oil, and lime to create a warm and flavorful soup in under 20 minutes. While it may not meet the standards of traditional pho, it is a great option for anyone looking for a quick and easy soup recipe.

Instructions

1.	Boil a pot of water and cook the rice noodles according to package instructions.
2.	In a separate pot, heat the beef broth until simmering.
3.	Divide the cooked rice noodles and baby spinach between 4 separate bowls.
4.	Add the hot beef broth to each bowl, enough to cover the spinach and noodles.
5.	Top each bowl with torn pastrami, fresh basil, green onion, and chili oil.
6.	Serve with a quartered lime.

PROS

This recipe is a quick and easy version of traditional pho that can be made in under 20 minutes.

The ingredients are easily accessible and affordable.

The dish is a great source of vitamins and nutrients, especially from the baby spinach and fresh basil.

CONS

Using canned beef broth means this dish can be high in sodium.

The pastrami can also be high in sodium and fat.

It may not meet the authentic standards of traditional pho.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is a great source of vitamins and nutrients, especially from the baby spinach and fresh basil.
The beef broth can help support digestive health and can help to strengthen bones.
However, the high sodium content in canned broth and pastrami should be consumed in moderation.

	4 cans beef broth
	6 ounces rice noodles
	5 ounces Baby Spinach
	1 cup fresh basil leaf
	8 ounces pastrami , torn in strips
	1/4 cup green onion , chopped
	2 teaspoons chili oil
	1 lime , quartered