Soy-Free Brisket Pho

Transport your taste buds straight to the streets of Vietnam with this aromatic Soy-Free Brisket Pho, a comforting twist on the classic noodle soup perfect for soy-sensitive diets. This recipe combines tender, slow-simmered beef brisket with fragrant spices like cinnamon, star anise, and cardamom to create a deeply flavorful broth that’s both soy-free and utterly irresistible. Delicately charred onion and ginger lend a smoky complexity, while fresh herbs like basil and cilantro, along with zesty lime and jalapeño slices, provide a vibrant, fresh finish. Served over silky rice noodles and topped with traditional pho garnishes, this hearty, gluten-free dish is perfect for meal prepping or a cozy weekend project. Whether you’re new to pho or a seasoned fan, this recipe delivers authentic flavor without the need for soy sauce.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:270 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds beef brisket
• 8 ounces rice noodles
• 8 cups beef bone broth
• 1 large onion
• 3 inches fresh ginger
• 1 piece cinnamon stick
• 3 whole star anise
• 4 whole cloves
• 2 whole cardamom pods
• 2 teaspoons sea salt
• 1 tablespoon rock sugar
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 cups bean sprouts
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 juice lime
• 4 stalks green onions
• 1 sliced jalapeño pepper

Directions

Step 1

Place the beef brisket into a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil for 5 minutes, then drain and rinse the brisket to remove impurities.

Step 2

Toast the onion and ginger over an open flame or under a broiler until charred. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large stockpot, combine the charred onion, ginger, cinnamon stick, star anise, cloves, cardamom pods, and beef broth. Add the parboiled brisket into the pot.

Step 4

Season with sea salt and rock sugar. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.

Step 5

Simmer gently for 3-4 hours, uncovered, until the brisket is tender and can be easily pierced with a fork.

Step 6

After cooking, strain and remove the solids from the broth. Adjust seasoning with fish sauce and more salt if needed.

Step 7

Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions and divide them amongst serving bowls.

Step 8

Slice the cooked brisket thinly against the grain and arrange over the noodles.

Step 9

Ladle the hot, seasoned broth over the brisket and noodles in each bowl.

Step 10

Garnish each bowl with bean sprouts, basil leaves, cilantro, lime juice, sliced green onions, and jalapeño slices.

Step 11

Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade Soy-Free Brisket Pho.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3685.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2448.2

Total Fat 91.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 32.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 639.6mg	0%
Sodium 13148.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 135.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.6g	0%
Total Sugars 35.8g
Protein 270.4g	0%

Vitamin D 54.4IU	0%
Calcium 692.7mg	0%
Iron 36.0mg	0%
Potassium 5498.7mg	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: 33.6%

Protein: 44.3%

Carbs: 22.1%