Best 6 Southeast Asian Beef And Rice Noodle Soup Recipes

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**Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to Southeast Asia through this collection of delectable beef and rice noodle soup recipes.**

Embark on a flavor-filled adventure as we explore the diverse culinary traditions of Southeast Asia, where aromatic broths, tender beef, and slurp-worthy rice noodles come together in a harmonious symphony of taste. From the vibrant streets of Vietnam to the bustling markets of Thailand, each recipe offers a unique interpretation of this classic dish, promising an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving for more. Whether you prefer the bold and spicy kick of Vietnamese pho or the rich and creamy indulgence of Thai boat noodles, this article has something for every palate. So, prepare your taste buds for an unforgettable culinary experience as we delve into the secrets behind these mouthwatering Southeast Asian beef and rice noodle soup recipes.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ASIAN-THEMED BEEF AND RICE NOODLE SOUP



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A wonderful soup for using up leftover steak with a kick of ginger. Try not to eat the entire pot before anyone else shows up for dinner!

Provided by Islandartist

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Noodle Soup Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 teaspoon oil, or as needed
6 ounces round steak, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ cup onion, chopped
1 (32 fluid ounce) container beef broth
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon sriracha hot sauce, or more to taste
1 (8 ounce) package thin rice noodles, broken into pieces
1 cup diced carrots
1 cup sliced cabbage
½ green bell pepper, sliced
½ red bell pepper, sliced
½ cup diced celery

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a stock pot over medium heat and cook and stir steak until it begins to brown, about 2 minutes; season with onion powder and garlic powder. Stir chopped onion into steak mixture; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir beef broth, brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, and sriracha sauce into beef mixture; bring to a rolling boil. Reduce mixture to a simmer, and stir in rice noodles, carrots, cabbage, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and celery; cover and simmer on low, stirring occasionally, until rice noodles are tender, about 8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.1 calories, Carbohydrate 69.2 g, Cholesterol 22.5 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 1403.3 mg, Sugar 17.5 g

VIETNAMESE "PHO" RICE NOODLE SOUP WITH BEEF



Vietnamese

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 pounds beef marrow or knuckle bones
2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 2 pieces
1 (3-inch) piece ginger, cut in half lengthwise and lightly bruised with the flat side of a knife, lightly charred
2 yellow onions, peeled and charred
1/4-cup fish sauce
3 ounces rock sugar, or 3 tablespoons sugar
10 whole star anise, lightly toasted in a dry pan
1 tablespoon sea salt
1 pound dried 1/16 inch wide rice sticks, soaked, cooked and drained
1/3 pound beef sirloin, slightly frozen, then sliced paper-thin across the grain

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot, bring 6 quarts water to a boil. Place the bones and beef chuck in a second pot and add water to cover. Bring to a boil and boil vigorously for 5 minutes. Using tongs, carefully transfer the bones and beef to the first pot of boiling water. Discard the water in which the meat cooked (this cleans the bones and meat and reduces the impurities that can cloud the broth). When the water returns to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer. Skim the surface often to remove any foam and fat. Add the charred ginger and onions, fish sauce and sugar. Simmer until the beef chuck is tender, about 40 minutes. Remove 1 piece and submerge in cool water for 10 minutes to prevent the meat from darkening and drying out. Drain, then cut into thin slices, and set aside. Let the other piece of beef chuck continue to cook in the simmering broth.
  • When the broth has been simmering for about 1 1/2 hours total, wrap the star anise and cloves in a spice bag or piece of cheesecloth and add to the broth. Let infuse until the broth is fragrant about 30 minutes. Remove and discard both the spice bag and onions. Add the salt and continue to simmer, skimming as necessary, until ready to assemble the dish. The broth needs to cook for at least 2 hours. (The broth will taste salty but will be balanced once the noodles and accompaniments are added.) Leave the remaining chuck and bones to simmer in the pot while you assemble the bowls.
  • To serve, place the cooked noodles in preheated bowls. (If the noodles are not hot, reheat them in a microwave or dip them briefly in boiling water to prevent them cooling down the soup.) Place a few slices of the beef chuck and the raw sirloin on the noodles. Bring the broth to a rolling boil; ladle about 2 to 3 cups into each bowl. The broth will cook the raw beef instantly. Garnish with yellow onions, scallions, and cilantro. Serve immediately, inviting guests to garnish the bowls with bean sprouts, herbs, chiles, lime juice, and black pepper.

QUICK AND EASY BEEF AND RICE NOODLE SOUP



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This recipe is my version of Vietnamese beef pho. It's perfect for a weeknight and full of flavor.

Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 quarts beef stock
1 tablespoon beef soup base, such as Better Than Bouillon
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoons hoisin sauce, plus more if desired
4 scallions, 2 sliced in half and 2 sliced thinly on the bias
2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and cut into thin rounds
2 whole cloves
2 whole star anise pods
1 cinnamon stick
1 to 2 tablespoons soy sauce
8 ounces thin rice noodles, cooked according to package instructions
4 ounces shaved beef
1 cup bean sprouts
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
1 jalapeno, sliced thin (seeds and ribs can be scooped out)
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Bring the stock to a very light simmer in a large pot, then add the beef base, fish sauce, hoisin, scallion halves, ginger, cloves, star anise, cinnamon stick and 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce. Simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Using a spider or strainer, remove all the solids, leaving you with just the broth. Taste and adjust the seasoning with the additional tablespoon of soy sauce if it needs more salt, or hoisin if it needs more sweetness. Bring the broth back to a light simmer.
  • Meanwhile, set up your bowls. On the bottom, divvy up the rice noodles, then top with the shaved beef. Pour in some simmering broth. Garnish with the bean sprouts, cilantro, mint, scallions sliced on the bias, jalapenos and lime wedges. Drizzle with extra hoisin if desired.

ASIAN VEGETABLE-BEEF SOUP



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My husband is Korean American, and I enjoy working Asian flavors into our menus. This tasty soup was something I put together one night with what we had in our fridge. Everyone loved it! -Mollie Lee, Eugene, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 cups water
1 cup beef broth
1/4 cup sherry or additional beef broth
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
6 green onions, chopped
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1-1/2 cups julienned carrots
1 cup sliced bok choy
1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
Chive blossoms, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, brown meat in oil on all sides; drain. Add the water, broth, sherry, soy sauce, onions, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour., Stir in the mushrooms, carrots and bok choy; cover and simmer 20-30 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Meanwhile, cook rice according to package directions. , Divide rice among 6 soup bowls, 3/4 cup in each; top each with 1 cup soup. Garnish with chive blossoms if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 621mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

ASIAN BEEF NOODLE SOUP



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Make and share this Asian Beef Noodle Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mama smurf

Categories     Asian

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces boneless beef sirloin
2 tablespoons soy sauce
8 cups beef stock
2 slices fresh ginger (thin slices)
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups rice vermicelli, broken into 3-inch pieces
2 carrots, peeled and shredded
2 cups napa cabbage or 2 cups bok choy, shredded
2 cups bean sprouts
1/8 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 green onions, sliced
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seed oil

Steps:

  • Cut beef into very thin strips. In a bowl, combine beef with soy sauce. (I added some crushed red pepper -- love the spice).
  • In a large saucepan over high heat, bring stock, ginger and garlic to a boil. Add vermicelli; boil for 2 minutes or until softened. Add beef, carrots and cabbage.
  • Return to a boil; cook for another 2 minutes. Add bean sprouts and cook for 1 minute or until heated through.
  • Ladle into bowls; garnish with cilantro and chopped green onions. Drizzle with sesame oil, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.1, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 34, Sodium 2350, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 4.6, Protein 21.6

HANOI BEEF AND RICE-NOODLE SOUP



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Provided by Nancy Harmon Jenkins

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 7h

Yield Six to eight servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

5 pounds beef bones
5 pounds oxtails
2 pounds short ribs
2 large onions, unpeeled, halved and studded with 8 whole cloves
3 shallots, unpeeled
1 2-ounce piece of fresh ginger, unpeeled
8 star anise (see note)
1 cinnamon stick
4 medium parsnips, cut into 2-inch chunks
2 teaspoons salt
1 pound sirloin steak
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon minced fresh coriander leaves
2 medium onions, sliced very thin
1/4 cup hot chili sauce (see note)
1 pound 1/4-inch dried rice sticks (see note)
1/2 cup fish sauce
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cups fresh bean sprouts
2 fresh red chili peppers, sliced, with seeds removed
2 limes cut into wedges
1 bunch fresh mint, leaves only
1 bunch basil, leaves only (use Asian basil if available)

Steps:

  • Make the beef broth (this takes about a day to prepare but can be made ahead of time and frozen). Clean the beef bones under cold running water, then place them in a pot, cover with water and soak overnight at room temperature.
  • The next day, place the beef bones, oxtails and short ribs in a large stockpot. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Cook for 10 minutes, then drain and rinse the pot and the bones.
  • Return the bones to the pot, add 6 quarts of water and boil. Skim the foam off the surface and stir occasionally. Add 3 quarts of water and bring to a boil. Skim whatever residue rises to the top. Turn heat to low.
  • Meanwhile, char the clove-studded onions, shallots and ginger - either by piercing them with a fork and holding them over a gas flame or by putting them in the broiler - until they release their fragrance. Tie the charred vegetables, star anise and cinnamon stick in a double thickness of dampened cheesecloth. Add the spice bag, parsnips and salt to the broth and simmer for 1 hour.
  • Remove the short ribs and cut the meat away from the bones. Reserve the meat, discard the fat and return the bones to the pot. Continue simmering the broth, uncovered, for 4 to 5 hours. Keep an eye on it; as the liquid boils away, add enough water to cover the bones.
  • Meanwhile, cut the sirloin steak against the grain into paper-thin slices, roughly 2 inches by 2 inches. Slice the meat from the short ribs paper-thin. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine the scallions, coriander and half the onion slices. Place the remaining onion slices in another small bowl and stir in the hot chili sauce, blending well.
  • Soak the rice sticks in warm water for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Discard all the bones from the broth. Strain the broth into a clean pot through a strainer or colander lined with a double layer of dampened cheesecloth. Refrigerate for several hours to allow the fat to rise to the top and harden. Remove the fat, heat the broth and add the fish sauce. When the broth boils, reduce the heat and simmer.
  • In another pot, boil 4 quarts of water and put in the soaked rice sticks. Drain immediately. Divide the rice sticks among 6 to 8 large soup bowls and top them with the sliced meats. Bring broth to a rolling boil and ladle it directly over the meat in each bowl (the boiling broth will cook the raw sirloin instantly). Garnish with the scallion mixture and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Serve the onions in hot chili sauce and the accompaniments on the side.

Tips:

  • Choose the right noodles: Rice noodles come in various shapes and sizes. For this recipe, thin rice noodles, also known as vermicelli, are recommended. They cook quickly and have a delicate texture that complements the soup.
  • Use quality beef: The quality of the beef plays a significant role in the flavor of the soup. Opt for a well-marbled cut like flank steak or chuck roast. These cuts have a good amount of connective tissue that breaks down during cooking, resulting in tender and flavorful meat.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: When cooking the noodles, avoid overcrowding the pot. This can result in uneven cooking and mushy noodles. Cook the noodles in batches if necessary.
  • Season the soup well: The soup base should be flavorful and well-seasoned. Use a combination of aromatics like ginger, garlic, and lemongrass, along with a good quality fish sauce, soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Taste the soup and adjust the seasonings as needed.
  • Garnish generously: When serving the soup, don't forget to garnish it generously with fresh herbs like cilantro, basil, and mint. These herbs add a burst of freshness and flavor to the soup.

Conclusion:

This Southeast Asian beef and rice noodle soup is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. With its aromatic broth, tender beef, and slurpable noodles, this soup is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're craving a flavorful and satisfying soup, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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