Vietnamese-Style Beef Noodle Soup

Dairy Free
Health score
13%
Vietnamese-Style Beef Noodle Soup
45 min.
4
344kcal

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Experience the vibrant flavors of Vietnam with this delightful Vietnamese-Style Beef Noodle Soup, a dish that perfectly balances freshness and heartiness. This dairy-free recipe is not only quick to prepare, taking just 45 minutes, but it also serves as a nourishing meal for four, making it ideal for lunch or dinner gatherings.

Imagine slurping up tender rice-stick noodles, perfectly complemented by the aromatic broth infused with ginger, shallots, and a hint of heat from fresh serrano chiles. The addition of fresh herbs like basil, cilantro, and mint elevates the dish, providing a burst of flavor that transports you straight to the bustling streets of Hanoi.

This soup is not just a meal; it’s an experience. The combination of textures from the crunchy bean sprouts and snow peas, along with the savory slices of rare roast beef, creates a satisfying and wholesome dish. With a caloric breakdown that emphasizes protein and fresh ingredients, you can enjoy this comforting bowl of goodness without any guilt.

Whether you’re looking to impress guests or simply treat yourself to a delicious homemade meal, this Vietnamese-Style Beef Noodle Soup is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire. Serve it with lime wedges for an extra zing, and get ready to savor every spoonful!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons fish sauce to taste
  • 28 fluid ounces beef broth 
  • 0.3 cup basil fresh loosely packed
  • ounces bean sprouts fresh
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh loosely packed
  • 0.4 inch ginger fresh smashed
  • 0.3 cup mint leaves fresh loosely packed
  • tablespoons juice of lime fresh
  • servings lime wedges 
  • ounces vermicelli dried (rice vermicelli)
  • 0.5 pound pan drippings from roast beef preferably thinly sliced (from deli counter)
  • teaspoon serrano chiles fresh minced to taste
  • cup shallots sliced (3 large)
  • cup snow peas 
  • tablespoon vegetable oil 
  • 1.8 cups water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • ladle
  • pot
  • colander

Directions

  1. Cook noodles in a 4-quart pot of boiling water (not salted) 4 minutes, then add snow peas and boil 1 minute.
  2. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold running water to stop cooking.
  3. Drain well. Divide noodles and snow peas among 4 large soup bowls.
  4. Cook shallots, ginger, and chile in oil in same pot over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until shallots are browned, 7 to 8 minutes.
  5. Add broth and water and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.
  6. While broth is simmering, divide roast beef, bean sprouts, and herbs among soup bowls with noodles.
  7. Discard ginger from broth and stir in fish sauce, lime juice, and salt to taste. Ladle broth into bowls and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories344kcal
Protein23.61%
Fat16.37%
Carbs60.02%

Properties

Glycemic Index
59.25
Glycemic Load
22.6
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
20.314347961675%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
1.12mg
Hesperetin
1.72mg
Naringenin
0.08mg
Apigenin
0.15mg
Luteolin
0.38mg
Kaempferol
0.14mg
Quercetin
0.73mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:344.07kcal
17.2%
Fat:6.32g
9.73%
Saturated Fat:1.54g
9.64%
Carbohydrates:52.15g
17.38%
Net Carbohydrates:47.79g
17.38%
Sugar:8.13g
9.04%
Cholesterol:32.32mg
10.77%
Sodium:2778.04mg
120.78%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:20.52g
41.03%
Vitamin C:55.98mg
67.86%
Vitamin K:36.34µg
34.61%
Vitamin B3:6.92mg
34.6%
Manganese:0.65mg
32.31%
Vitamin B6:0.6mg
30.19%
Phosphorus:279.33mg
27.93%
Calcium:237.91mg
23.79%
Iron:3.79mg
21.03%
Selenium:14.07µg
20.1%
Folate:80.04µg
20.01%
Zinc:2.94mg
19.59%
Vitamin B12:1.17µg
19.56%
Magnesium:77.86mg
19.47%
Potassium:676.15mg
19.32%
Fiber:4.36g
17.43%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
13.24%
Copper:0.26mg
13.02%
Vitamin A:556.12IU
11.12%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.63%
Vitamin B5:0.8mg
8.03%
Vitamin E:0.51mg
3.39%
Source:Epicurious