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Tonkenese Soup

Yields1 ServingPreparation30 minsCooking45 minsTotal1 hr 15 mins

A nutritious and comforting soup that's easy to make at home.

Tonkenese Soup

Broth
 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
 1 small onion, sliced
 1 clove garlic, peeled and finely chopped
 5 slices of fresh ginger, chopped
 8 cups beef broth
 3 green onions, sliced
 1 tablespoon nuoc mam sauce or fish sauce
Noodles and meat
 8oz /225g wide rice noodles
 170 g bean sprouts
 1½ cup sliced green onions
 225 g Chinese fondue beef, cut in half
Accompaniement
 A bowl of fresh basil, torn into small pieces
 A bowl of fresh cilantro, torn into small pieces
 A bowl of mint leaves, torn into small pieces
 Finely chopped hot pepper or hot chili sauce
 Sauce nuoc mam
 Lime wedges
Broth
1

In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat the oil and sauté the onion for about 5 minutes until translucent. Add the garlic and ginger and cook over low heat for one minute, stirring constantly. Add the beef broth, green onions and nuoc mam sauce and simmer for 30 Minutes. Strain the broth and keep warm.

Noodles
2

Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions, drain and set aside.

Garnishs and serving
3

Place the bowls of garnishes on the table. Divide the noodles, bean sprouts, green onions and meat into 6 large, deep soup bowls and fill with very hot broth. Let stand 2 minutes and serve. Each guest add garnishing of his choice.