Pho-Ginger-and-Lime-Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup minced shallots
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 2 quarts chicken broth
• 1/2 pound rice noodles
• 1/2 pound cooked shrimp, diced
• 1/2 pound cooked chicken, diced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
• 2 limes, cut into wedges

Directions

1. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the shallots, garlic, and ginger, and sauté for 2 minutes.
2. Add the fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice, and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute.
3. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Add the rice noodles, shrimp, and chicken and simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Stir in the cilantro and mint, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve the soup in individual bowls, garnished with lime wedges.

Interesting Facts

• Pho is a traditional Vietnamese soup made with rice noodles, herbs, and a variety of meats.
• The word "pho" is derived from the French word "feu," which means "fire."
• The broth for pho is usually made with beef or chicken stock, but it can also be made with vegetable stock.
• Ginger and lime are often used to add flavor to pho soup.