High Protein Pho Dac Biet (Special Vietnamese Noodle Soup)

Dive into a steaming bowl of High-Protein Pho Dac Biet, a Vietnamese noodle soup that’s as nourishing as it is flavorful. This special pho recipe combines a rich, aromatic broth simmered for hours with beef marrow bones, chicken breast, and a symphony of warm spices like cinnamon, star anise, and cloves. The protein-packed toppings—shredded chicken, tender slices of beef sirloin, and perfectly cooked shrimp—elevate this classic dish while maintaining its authentic appeal. Served over silky rice noodles and garnished with fresh herbs, crunchy bean sprouts, and vibrant lime wedges, this pho strikes the perfect balance of savory, tangy, and spicy. Ideal for meal prep or impressing guests, this hearty soup is your go-to recipe for a restaurant-quality, high-protein Vietnamese favorite at home.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:300 mins

Total Time:330 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Beef bones (marrow bones or knuckle bones)
• 1 pound Chicken breast
• 0.5 pound Beef sirloin, thinly sliced
• 0.5 pound Shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 14 ounces Rice noodles
• 1 Cinnamon stick
• 3 Star anise
• 6 Whole cloves
• 2 tablespoons Coriander seeds
• 2 inches Ginger, sliced
• 1 Onion, halved
• 0.25 cup Fish sauce
• 1 piece Rock sugar
• 2 tablespoons Salt
• 4 Scallions, chopped
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 cups Bean sprouts
• 1 cup Thai basil leaves
• 1 Lime, cut into wedges
• 2 Thinly sliced red chili peppers
• 0.25 cup Hoisin sauce
• 0.25 cup Sriracha or other chili sauce

Directions

Step 1

Begin by parboiling the beef bones: Place bones in a pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil for about 10 minutes. This helps remove impurities.

Step 2

Drain and rinse the bones under cool water.

Step 3

In a large stockpot, add the cleansed beef bones, chicken breast, cinnamon stick, star anise, cloves, coriander seeds, ginger, and onion.

Step 4

Fill the pot with about 10 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer uncovered for about 4 hours.

Step 5

Skim any foam or impurities occasionally, making sure the broth remains clear.

Step 6

After 3 hours, remove the chicken breast from the pot. Shred it with two forks and set aside.

Step 7

Add fish sauce, rock sugar, and salt to the broth, adjusting to taste.

Step 8

Strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve into another pot to remove the solids.

Step 9

Blanch the rice noodles in boiling water for about 30 seconds until just tender. Drain and set aside.

Step 10

Lightly cook the shrimp in boiling water until they turn pink and opaque. Set aside.

Step 11

To serve, divide noodles into bowls. Top with shredded chicken, raw sliced beef sirloin, and shrimp.

Step 12

Ladle hot broth over the ingredients in each bowl, cooking the beef to a perfect tenderness.

Step 13

Garnish with scallions, cilantro, bean sprouts, Thai basil, lime wedges, and sliced chili peppers.

Step 14

Serve with hoisin sauce and Sriracha on the side for extra flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3301.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4813.9

Total Fat 264.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 110.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.5g
Cholesterol 1447.3mg	0%
Sodium 24995.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 233.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 45.0g	0%
Total Sugars 53.8g
Protein 344.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1295.3mg	0%
Iron 54.0mg	0%
Potassium 6259.2mg	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: 50.7%

Protein: 29.4%

Carbs: 19.9%