Cheat N Eat Vietnamese Chicken Soup

Fast, flavorful, and irresistibly aromatic, Cheat N Eat Vietnamese Chicken Soup brings all the bold, comforting flavors of traditional pho to your table in just 30 minutes. This quick-fix recipe is a game-changer, relying on rotisserie chicken and a fragrant broth infused with fresh ginger, star anise, and cinnamon. The silky rice noodles soak up the savory blend of fish sauce, soy sauce, and a hint of lime for a perfectly balanced bite, while vibrant toppings like bean sprouts, cilantro, basil, and jalapeño add freshness and texture. Ideal for busy weeknights or a cozy lunch, this Vietnamese-inspired soup is a deliciously satisfying shortcut to authentic taste.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Chicken broth
• 2 cups Rotisserie chicken (shredded)
• 6 oz Rice noodles (thin)
• 2 tbsp Fish sauce
• 1 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp Fresh lime juice
• 1 inch Fresh ginger (sliced)
• 2 pods Star anise
• 1 Cinnamon stick
• 3 Green onions (sliced)
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 1 cup Bean sprouts
• 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves
• 1 Jalapeño (thinly sliced)
• 4 Lime wedges

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a simmer over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the sliced ginger, star anise, and cinnamon stick to the broth. Let it simmer for 10 minutes to infuse the flavors.

Step 3

Meanwhile, prepare the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Step 4

Remove the ginger, star anise, and cinnamon stick from the broth using a slotted spoon.

Step 5

Stir in the fish sauce, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and fresh lime juice into the broth.

Step 6

Add the shredded rotisserie chicken to the pot and let it heat through for 5 minutes.

Step 7

Divide the cooked rice noodles evenly among serving bowls.

Step 8

Ladle the hot broth and chicken over the noodles in each bowl.

Step 9

Top each bowl with bean sprouts, sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, fresh basil leaves, and jalapeño slices.

Step 10

Serve with lime wedges on the side for additional flavor. Enjoy your delicious Cheat N Eat Vietnamese Chicken Soup!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2430.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1302.0

Total Fat 54.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 306.5mg	0%
Sodium 8751.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 79.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.9g	0%
Total Sugars 15.1g
Protein 124.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 377.0mg	0%
Iron 15.3mg	0%
Potassium 2920.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.6%

Protein: 38.1%

Carbs: 24.3%