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20-Min Thai Beef Noodle Soup

Dark, savory beef broth spiked with soy and fish sauce, topped with ground beef and rice noodles. A one-pot weeknight version of Bangkok's famous boat noodle soup—ready in 20 minutes.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
285
Protein
22g
20-Min Thai Beef Noodle Soup
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Bring broth to a boil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

  2. Step 2

    Add ground beef, stirring and breaking into small pieces until no pink remains, about 4 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

  4. Step 4

    Add soy sauce and fish sauce, stirring to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning.

  5. Step 5

    Add rice noodles directly to the broth and cook until tender, about 4 minutes.

  6. Step 6

    Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with cilantro and Thai basil. Serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot (at least 4-quart)
  • wooden spoon or ladle
  • cutting board and knife

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