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Aromatic Asian Soup (Pho Bo)




List of Ingredients



• 2 quarts chicken broth or stock
  
• 12 slices fresh ginger (about a 2" piece)
  
• 3 cloves garlic, sliced
  
• 3 stalks lemon grass, sliced
  
• 2 sticks cinnamon (about 3" each)
  
• 4 to 6 cardamom pods, broken
  
• 4 whole star anise
  
• 6 whole cloves
  
• 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons black peppercorns
  
• 8 ounces rice stick noodles
  
• cooked chicken, beef, pork or shrimp
  
• fresh chopped cilantro
  
• fresh chopped jalapeno
  
• fresh bean sprouts
  
• sliced green onions
  
• lime wedges
  
• Asian chili sauce
  
• hoisin sauce
  






Instructions



1. Combine the first 9 ingred. in a large soup kettle or Dutch oven. Bring to a boil, uncovered; reduce heat and simmer at least 30 min. Line a strainer with a couple of layers of cheesecloth and strain the broth into a large bowl. Return strained broth to the soup pot, cover and return to a simmer.
   
   
2. Meanwhile, thinly slice meat and put in serving bowls. Put each of the other condiments into serving bowls. Prepare rice sticks according to pkg. directions. Drainand put in a serving bowl. Set out all the separate bowl on serving surface.
   
   
3. To serve: Each person takes a soup or pasta bowl and fills it with noodles, then selects the condiments of their choice. The simmering broth is then ladled on top.