10-Minute Instant Chicken Pho Soup
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Calories 257
Protein 43g
Fat 3g
Carbs 11g
Total Time 20 minutes
Chicken Pho Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients for 3 servings
- 1 (white) onion, chopped
- 3-inch piece ginger, peeled and chopped
- 10 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
- Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons coriander seeds
- 1 tablespoon (about 4) cloves
- 5 cardamom pods, partially cracked
- 3 star anise
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 3-inch piece of lemongrass (OPTIONAL)
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- low sodium soy sauce to taste (or salt)
- 1 1/4 lb chicken breast
- Garnish (not included in macros)
- rice noodles (for a hearty serving)
- veggies noodles such as zucchini and carrot (for LOW CARB)
- bean sprouts
- green onion
- cilantro
- lime juice
- jalapeno
Steps
- Set your multifunction cooker on Saute on HIGH heat (or set a Dutch oven pot on HIGH). Once hot, add ginger and onion. Sear until fragrant and dark spots appear along the edges, about 3 minutes. DO NOT use oil. Then turn the setting off and allow the pot to slightly cool.
- Add the remaining ingredients MINUS the chicken breast.
- Pressure Cook on HIGH for 10 minutes. If using a Dutch oven pot, simmer on low for 2 – 3 hours, ensuring the lid is on tight.
- At the end of the cooking cycle, release the pressure. Then add the chicken breasts and cook for 10 – 15 minutes on LOW, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken and pull it apart or cut it against the grain. Also, strain the hot broth, removing all of the seasoning.
- Add your choice of noodles to a bowl, then add chicken, the broth and your choice of garnish.
- Enjoy!!
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Calories
257
Protein
43g
Fat
3g
Carbs
11g
Sodium
Fiber
0g
Sugar
11g