Description
A comforting Vietnamese-inspired soup using rotisserie chicken for quick, deep flavor. Aromatics like star anise, ginger, and garlic infuse the broth with umami, balanced by bright lime and subtle jalapeño heat.
Ingredients
Sesame Oil – ½ Tablespoon
Star Anise – 3 Whole
Fresh Ginger – 1 Tablespoon, Grated
Garlic – 2 Cloves, Minced
Chicken Broth – 6 Cups
Low-Sodium Soy Sauce – 2 Tablespoons
Hoisin Sauce – 2 Tablespoons
Fresh Lime Juice – 2 Tablespoons
Jalapeño – 1 Pepper, Sliced
Rice Noodles – 8 Ounces
Rotisserie Chicken – 1 (3-4 lbs), Shredded
Instructions
Heat sesame oil in a pot, toast star anise, ginger, and garlic until fragrant.
Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
Stir in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and jalapeño; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Cook rice noodles according to package instructions.
Ladle broth into bowls, top with noodles, shredded chicken, and garnish with lime wedges, herbs, and green onions.
Notes
Verify your rotisserie chicken contains no pork or alcohol-based seasonings.
Use gluten-free soy sauce for dietary restrictions.
For vegetarian option: substitute chicken with tofu and use vegetable broth.
Serve with napkins due to spiciness!
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Easy Homemade Soup Recipes for Every Season
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Vietnamese-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Bowl
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 5200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg