To cook a noodle soup like the one in the image (likely a beef noodle soup with meatballs), here’s a basic method:
Ingredients:
• Noodles (rice noodles, preferably flat noodles)
• Beef slices (thinly sliced)
• Beef meatballs
• Beef bones (for the broth)
• Garlic (minced)
• Shallots or onions
• Fish sauce
• Soy sauce
• Sugar
• Salt and pepper
• Green onions (chopped for garnish)
• Fried garlic (for topping)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Broth:
• In a large pot, boil the beef bones with water, removing any scum that rises to the surface.
• Add sliced shallots or onions, a few cloves of garlic, fish sauce, soy sauce, a pinch of sugar, salt, and pepper.
• Let it simmer for at least 2-3 hours to extract the flavor from the bones. The longer, the better.
2. Cook the Noodles:
• Boil the noodles separately according to package instructions. Once cooked, rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process and set aside.
3. Prepare the Beef and Meatballs:
• Briefly blanch the beef slices and meatballs in the broth until they are fully cooked. Remove them and set aside.
4. Assemble the Soup:
• In a bowl, place a serving of the cooked noodles.
• Top with the cooked beef slices and meatballs.
• Pour hot broth over the noodles, beef, and meatballs.
5. Garnish and Serve:
• Garnish with chopped green onions and a sprinkle of fried garlic for extra flavor.
• You can serve with lime wedges, chili, and additional fish sauce on the side.
Enjoy your comforting bowl of noodle soup!