Paleo Pho Dac Biet (Special Vietnamese Noodle Soup)

Dive into a bowl of comforting and nutrient-packed *Paleo Pho Dac Biet (Special Vietnamese Noodle Soup)*, a paleo-friendly take on the beloved Vietnamese classic. This recipe brings together deeply flavorful roasted marrow bones, charred aromatics, and fragrant spices like star anise and cinnamon to create a rich, savory beef broth simmered to perfection. Paleo-friendly noodles, such as zucchini or shirataki, stand in for traditional rice noodles, keeping the dish both satisfying and wholesome. Topped with thinly sliced beef sirloin, fresh herbs, crunchy bean sprouts, and a hint of lime, this customizable soup is a true culinary experience. Perfect for meal prepping or cozy family meals, this gluten-free, grain-free delight is a must-try for fans of healthy, globally inspired comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:270 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 cups Beef bone broth
• 2 pounds Beef marrow bones
• 2 pieces Star anise
• 4 pieces Whole cloves
• 1 piece Cinnamon stick
• 3 inch piece Ginger
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 tablespoons Fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon Salt
• 12 ounces Paleo-friendly noodles (zucchini noodles or shirataki noodles)
• 1 pound Thinly sliced beef sirloin
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
• 0.5 cup Fresh basil leaves
• 1 cup Bean sprouts
• 2 pieces Green onions
• 1 piece Lime
• 2 pieces Fresh chili peppers

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Place the beef marrow bones on a baking sheet and roast them in the oven for 30 minutes to develop a deeper flavor.

Step 3

While the bones are roasting, char the onion and ginger on a gas stove flame or under the broiler until slightly blackened. Set aside.

Step 4

In a large pot, combine roasted marrow bones, charred onion, ginger, star anise, cloves, and cinnamon. Add 8 cups of beef bone broth.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 3 hours, skimming any foam that rises to the top.

Step 6

After 3 hours, remove the bones and aromatics from the broth and add fish sauce and salt to taste.

Step 7

Prepare your chosen paleo-friendly noodles according to the package instructions, then divide them into bowls.

Step 8

Slice the green onions thinly and chop the cilantro and basil.

Step 9

Thinly slice the fresh chili peppers and set aside.

Step 10

To each bowl, add a portion of noodles, then pour the hot broth over the noodles to warm them.

Step 11

Top with slices of raw beef sirloin, allowing the hot broth to cook the meat slightly.

Step 12

Garnish each bowl with fresh cilantro, basil, bean sprouts, green onions, chili slices, and a wedge of lime.

Step 13

Serve immediately, allowing diners to customize their soup with lime and additional fish sauce as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4119.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	8820.0

Total Fat 840.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 361.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 1419.7mg	0%
Sodium 14063.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 64.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.6g	0%
Total Sugars 26.6g
Protein 248.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 603.2mg	0%
Iron 30.9mg	0%
Potassium 5503.1mg	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: 85.8%

Protein: 11.3%

Carbs: 2.9%