Quick Vietnamese Broth

Warm up your kitchen with this aromatic Quick Vietnamese Broth, a comforting and flavorful base that's ready in just 30 minutes! Infused with fresh ginger, garlic, and fragrant toasted spices like star anise, cloves, and cinnamon, this simple broth packs complex layers of flavor. A splash of fish sauce, soy sauce, and a touch of brown sugar balance savory and slightly sweet notes, making it the perfect foundation for your favorite noodle dishes or a satisfying sip on its own. Garnished with fresh cilantro, crunchy bean sprouts, and zesty lime wedges, this versatile recipe highlights authentic Vietnamese flavors while being quick and easy enough for busy weeknights. Ideal for anyone craving a fast yet authentic taste of Vietnam!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• 2 cups water
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 2 inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, smashed
• 2 pieces whole star anise
• 4 pieces whole cloves
• 1 stick cinnamon stick
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, for garnish
• 1 cup bean sprouts, for garnish
• 2 pieces lime wedges, for serving
• 0 salt, to taste

Directions

Step 1

In a medium pot, combine chicken or vegetable stock and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the sliced onion, ginger, and smashed garlic to the pot.

Step 3

Toast the star anise, cloves, and cinnamon stick in a dry skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant. Add them to the pot.

Step 4

Stir in the fish sauce, brown sugar, and soy sauce. Let the broth simmer gently for 20 minutes, uncovered, to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 5

Taste the broth and adjust seasoning with salt if needed.

Step 6

Once done, strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean pot to remove solids.

Step 7

Serve the hot broth as a base for noodles or sip as-is. Garnish with fresh cilantro, bean sprouts, and lime wedges for extra flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1404.2 grams (1404.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	265

Total Fat 3.30g	4%
Saturated Fat 0.60g	3%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6948mg	302%
Total Carbohydrate 46.80g	17%
Dietary Fiber 9.10g	33%
Total Sugars 24.70g
Protein 17.40g	35%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 214mg	16%
Iron 6mg	31%
Potassium 1075mg	23%

*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: 10.4%

Protein: 24.3%

Carbs: 65.3%