Best 6 Vietnamese Chicken And Pineapple Soup Recipes

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Embark on a tantalizing culinary journey to Vietnam with our delightful Vietnamese Chicken and Pineapple Soup. This delectable dish, known as Canh Ga Dua in Vietnamese, is a harmonious blend of savory chicken, sweet pineapple, and aromatic herbs, simmered in a flavorful broth. As you savor the comforting warmth of this soup, you'll be transported to the bustling streets of Hanoi or the serene landscapes of Hoi An.

Our comprehensive guide features three enticing variations of this classic soup, each offering a unique flavor profile to satisfy diverse palates. The traditional Vietnamese Chicken and Pineapple Soup recipe stays true to the authentic flavors of Vietnam, while the simplified version caters to those seeking a quicker and easier preparation. For those with a penchant for spiciness, the spicy Vietnamese Chicken and Pineapple Soup adds a vibrant kick that will surely tantalize your taste buds.

Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary adventures, our detailed instructions and helpful tips will guide you through each step of the process, ensuring a successful and delicious outcome. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and join us on this culinary adventure as we explore the vibrant flavors of Vietnam through its beloved Chicken and Pineapple Soup.

Let's cook with our recipes!

VIETNAMESE SOUR SOUP (CANH CHUA)



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Canh Chua is an iconic Vietnamese Sour Soup, loved for its broth that's sweetened by pineapple and garnished with fresh herbs!

Provided by Jeannette

Categories     Dinner     Lunch     Main Course     Side Dish     Soup

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 kg / 2.2 lb fish ((we used grouper steaks descaled by the fish monger))
200 g / 0.44 lb pineapple
200 g / 0.44 lb okra
150 g / 0.33 lb bean sprouts
200 g / 0.44 lb elephant ear plant ((bạc hà a.k.a. taro stems))
3 tomato
4 cloves garlic ((finely chopped))
paddy herb ((for garnishing))
sawtooth coriander ((or garnishing))
cooking oil
2 1/2 L / 10.5 US cup water
3 tbsp tamarind soup base powder ((or to taste))
1 tbsp chicken bouillon powder
4 1/2 tbsp sugar ((or to taste))
6 1/2 tbsp fish sauce
4 cloves garlic ((finely chopped))
cooking oil

Steps:

  • Heat up a pot of water and bring it to a boil.
  • Meanwhile, add 3 tbsp oil to a saucepan and brown the garlic on low heat for 5 minutes or until golden. Set aside for later.
  • With the water boiling, season it with the tamarind powder, chicken bouillon powder, sugar and fish sauce. Bring the heat to a simmer as you prepare the fresh ingredients.
  • Chop the pineapple into 4cm (1.6") long chunks.
  • Cut the elephant ear plants into 4cm (1.6") long segments by slicing diagonally.
  • Cut the okra in half using a diagonal slice.
  • Cut the tomatoes into thick wedges.
  • Finely chop the rice paddy herb and sawtooth coriander.
  • Heat up a wok on high heat and add 4 tbsp oil in. Lower the heat to medium and brown the garlic for 30 seconds.
  • Turn the heat back to high and add the fish steaks in to sear on both sides for 3 minutes each side.
  • Bring the pot of seasoned water back to a boil and pour the fish and garlic in.
  • Add the pineapple, elephant ear plant, okra, tomatoes and browned garlic to simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Serve as is garnished with fried garlic, rice paddy herb and sawtooth coriander. Pour a small dish of fish sauce to use as a dip!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 566 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 103 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 250 mg, Sodium 2015 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 15 g, ServingSize 1 serving

VIETNAMESE CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP



Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup image

Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 gallon low-sodium chicken stock
3 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts
4 chicken wings
5 scallions, cut in half
4 cloves garlic
2 cinnamon sticks
2 whole star anise
1 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into coins
1/4 cup dry shiitake mushrooms, rehydrated in warm water for 30 minutes and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons fish sauce
3 packages ramen noodles (just the noodles)
Garnishes:
1 cup fresh bean sprouts
1 jalapeno, thinly sliced
Couple sprigs each fresh mint and Thai basil
Fish sauce
Hoisin sauce
Sriracha
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven or stock pot, bring to a simmer the chicken stock, chicken breasts, chicken wings, scallions, garlic, cinnamon sticks, star anise and ginger. Simmer for about 20 minutes. Once the chicken breasts are cooked, remove them, set aside and shred when cooled. Continue to simmer all the other ingredients for 30 minutes. Then strain the broth through a colander to remove the solids and spices.
  • Add the mushrooms, fish sauce and noodles to the strained stock. Simmer until noodles are still al dente, 4 to 5 minutes. Scoop some of the noodles into individual bowls. Top with some of the shredded chicken. Ladle lots of broth into each bowl. Garnish with the bean sprouts, jalapenos and fresh mint, and serve with fish sauce, hoisin sauce, Sriracha and lime wedges. Oh my.

CHEAT N' EAT VIETNAMESE CHICKEN SOUP



Cheat n' Eat Vietnamese Chicken Soup image

Sometimes you just don't have all day to make Vietnamese soup! You can have this made and in your hands in 15 minutes!

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ounce cellophane noodle
8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon peanut oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons minced ginger
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
28 ounces chicken broth
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Soak noodles in very hot tap water.
  • While noodles are soaking, cut chicken into thin julienne strips.
  • Heat oil in deep skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken; garlic, ginger, and pepper flakes.
  • Cook, stirring for 1 minute; then add broth and fish sauce and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium and simmer until chicken is done, about 8 minutes.
  • Drain noodles and cut into short pieces, about 1-1 1/2 inches long.
  • Arrange noodles in bottom of bowls; ladle soup over the top and sprinkle with cilantro, onion, and basil.
  • Serve with"Tuong Ot Sriracha" (Viet hot sauce), or chile paste, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.3, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 36.3, Sodium 1427.6, Carbohydrate 8.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1.1, Protein 17.1

VIETNAMESE CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP



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Make our comforting bowlful of chicken noodle soup with warming Vietnamese spices. This easy 'pho ga' recipe makes an ideal low-fat supper for a crowd

Provided by user Kiljaan

Categories     Lunch, Supper

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 tbsp vegetable oil
3 shallots, sliced
3 garlic cloves, sliced
1 lemongrass stalk, chopped
2.5cm piece ginger, sliced
3 star anise
1 cinnamon stick
1 tsp coriander seeds
¼ tsp Chinese five spice
¼ tsp black peppercorns
1 tsp caster sugar
1 tbsp fish sauce
1.25 - 1.5 litres good quality fresh chicken stock
3 large chicken breasts (about 500g)
450g rice noodles
4 spring onions, finely sliced on an angle
1 carrot, shredded or peeled into ribbon with a vegetable peeler
2 large handfuls (150g) mung bean sprouts
large bunch coriander, chopped
small bunch mint, leaves chopped
1 red chilli, thinly sliced (optional)
2 tbsp crispy fried shallots (optional)
1 kaffir lime leaf, tough central stalk removed, very finely sliced, (optional)
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a small frying pan on medium heat and gently cook the shallots and garlic until caramelised and golden brown (about 4-5 mins).
  • In a large saucepan, add the caramelised shallots and garlic, lemongrass, ginger, star anise, cinnamon stick, coriander seeds, Chinese five-spice, peppercorns, sugar, fish sauce, chicken stock and chicken breasts. Cover with a lid and bring to a very gentle simmer for about 15 mins.
  • Meanwhile, cook the noodles, following pack instructions, until just cooked through (do not over-cook). Rinse under cold water to prevent them sticking together. Drain and divide between serving bowls.
  • Strain the soup through a sieve. Discard the spices. Shred the chicken and keep to one side. Return soup to the pot and bring to a boil. Season to taste with more fish sauce if needed.
  • To serve, ladle piping hot soup into bowls of noodles and chicken, and top with spring onion, carrot, bean sprouts, and herbs, plus the chilli, crispy shallots and kaffir lime leaf if using. Serve with a lime wedge to squeeze over, and more fish sauce and chilli to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 68 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 31 grams protein, Sodium 1.5 milligram of sodium

INSTANT-POT VIETNAMESE CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP (PHO GA)



Instant-Pot Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup (Pho Ga) image

Using the Instant Pot, this flavorful broth-traditionally cooked for hours-is made by electric pressure cooker in a fraction of the time.

Provided by Laurel Randolph

Categories     Instant Pot     Pressure Cooker     Soup/Stew     Chicken     Cilantro     Ginger     Coriander     Anise     Cardamom     Clove     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Lime

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 medium yellow onions, halved
1 (2-inch) piece ginger, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
3 star anise pods
5 cloves
1 cinnamon stick
3 cardamom pods, lightly smashed
6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
8 cups water
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4 servings rice noodles, prepared according to package directions
Toppings:
3 scallions, sliced
1 small handful fresh herbs, such as mint, cilantro, and Thai basil, chopped
1 lime, cut into wedges
Handful of bean sprouts (optional)
1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the Instant Pot by selecting Sauté on high heat.
  • Once hot, add the oil to the pot. Add the onions, cutside down, and the ginger. Cook, without moving, until charred-about 4 minutes.
  • Add the coriander, star anise, cloves, cinnamon stick, and cardamom. Stir and cook for 1 minute more. Add the chicken, fish sauce, and sugar and immediately pour over the water. Secure the lid.
  • Select Manual and cook at high pressure for 15 minutes.
  • Once cooking is complete, use a natural release for 10 minutes and release any remaining steam. Remove the chicken from the pot and carefully strain the broth. Season with salt and pepper as desired.
  • Place the cooked noodles in 4 bowls. When the chicken is cool enough to handle, pick the meat off the bones and add to the bowls. Pour over the broth and top with scallions, herbs, lime, and bean sprouts and jalapeño (if using).

VIETNAMESE CHICKEN AND PINEAPPLE SOUP



Vietnamese Chicken and Pineapple Soup image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken     Fruit     Garlic     Mushroom     Poultry     Tomato     Appetizer     Sauté     Pineapple     Mint     Basil     Fall     Winter     Oregano     Gourmet     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 to 8 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pineapple (preferably labeled "extra sweet"; about 3 1/2 lb)
About 2 qt water
2 skinless boneless chicken breast halves (3/4 lb total)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
4 (1-inch) fresh red Thai chiles*, minced, including seeds
3 tablespoons minced garlic
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
1/2 lb fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded and caps thinly sliced
2 large tomatoes, chopped (2 cups)
1 cup fresh mung bean sprouts (2 oz)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint
1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh lemon verbena
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
Accompaniment: rice

Steps:

  • Cut peel from pineapple in a thin layer and discard, then trim outer layer of pineapple, cutting just deep enough to remove eyes but allowing pineapple to remain intact, and transfer trimmings to a blender. Quarter pineapple lengthwise and cut out core, then coarsely chop core and transfer to blender. Purée with 2 cups water until smooth. Pour through a fine-mesh sieve into a 2-quart glass measure, pressing hard on solids (discard solids), then add enough water to measure 8 cups pineapple broth.
  • Cut remaining pineapple into 1/2-inch pieces and put in a bowl.
  • Place chicken between 2 sheets of plastic wrap. Gently pound chicken 1/4 inch thick with flat side of a meat pounder or with a rolling pin. Cut chicken across the grain into 1/4-inch-wide strips and transfer to a bowl, then chill, covered.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté chiles and 2 tablespoons garlic, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add 1/4 cup fish sauce and boil until sauce is reduced by half, about 2 minutes. (Fish sauce will be extremely pungent when first added but will have a mild flavor in soup.) Add pineapple broth and bring to a boil. Stir in pineapple pieces, mushrooms, tomatoes, bean sprouts, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes. While soup simmers, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté remaining tablespoon garlic, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add remaining 2 tablespoons fish sauce and simmer until sauce is reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
  • Sprinkle chicken with remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper and add to garlic mixture, then sauté, stirring, until just cooked through, about 4 minutes.
  • *Available at Southeast Asian markets and some specialty produce markets.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe pineapple: Using ripe pineapple will give your soup a sweeter and more flavorful taste.
  • Use fresh chicken broth: Fresh chicken broth will give your soup a richer flavor. If you don't have fresh chicken broth, you can use store-bought chicken broth, but be sure to choose a low-sodium variety.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Overcooked chicken will be tough and chewy. Cook the chicken until it is just cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.
  • Add vegetables towards the end of cooking: Adding vegetables towards the end of cooking will help them retain their nutrients and flavor.
  • Season to taste: Be sure to taste your soup before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed.

Conclusion:

This Vietnamese chicken and pineapple soup is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. The soup is packed with flavor from the chicken, pineapple, and vegetables, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this Vietnamese chicken and pineapple soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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