Pho Instant Pot Noodle Soup (Print)
Fast Vietnamese-style soup with beef, noodles, spices, and herbs for comforting, aromatic flavor.
# What You'll Need:
→ Broth
01 - 6 cups low sodium beef broth
02 - 1.1 lb beef brisket or flank steak
03 - 1 large onion, halved
04 - 1 thumb-sized piece fresh ginger, sliced
05 - 2 star anise pods
06 - 1 cinnamon stick
07 - 4 whole cloves
08 - 1 tablespoon fish sauce
09 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
10 - 1 teaspoon sugar
11 - Salt, to taste
→ Noodles & Toppings
12 - 9 oz dried flat rice noodles
13 - 3.5 oz bean sprouts
14 - 1 bunch fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
15 - 1 bunch Thai basil
16 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced
17 - 1 red chili, thinly sliced (optional)
18 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
19 - Hoisin sauce, for serving
20 - Sriracha, for serving
# How to Cook:
01 - Activate sauté function on the Instant Pot. Add halved onion and sliced ginger; cook for 3 to 4 minutes, turning to evenly char exterior.
02 - Incorporate beef brisket, beef broth, star anise pods, cinnamon stick, whole cloves, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and a pinch of salt into the pot.
03 - Secure the Instant Pot lid and set to high pressure for 30 minutes.
04 - While broth cooks, soak rice noodles in hot water for 20 to 25 minutes until tender, then drain and set aside.
05 - Upon completion, allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes. Manually release residual pressure after.
06 - Extract beef from broth; set aside and slice thinly against the grain. Strain broth through a fine mesh strainer, discarding solids. Return clarified broth to Instant Pot and keep warm.
07 - Divide prepared rice noodles among four serving bowls. Top with sliced beef, bean sprouts, cilantro, Thai basil, scallions, and chili.
08 - Ladle hot broth over garnished bowls. Present with lime wedges, hoisin, and Sriracha alongside.
# Helpful Hints:
01 -
- Quick to prepare yet tastes like it simmered all day
- Packed with bold flavors from whole spices and fragrant herbs
- Easy to adapt for different diets and preferences
- Perfect for serving a crowd or cozy family dinners
02 -
- High in protein from beef brisket and broth for sustained energy
- Layers of complex spices for authentic Vietnamese flavor
- Simple to adapt for gluten free or lighter versions
03 -
- Toast spices briefly before adding to intensify their aroma
- Let the beef rest before slicing so juices stay in each cut
- Always strain the broth for clearest presentation and purest flavor