Beef Noodle Soup Recipe
Rich beef broth with noodles and fresh herbs.
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Ingredients
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Broth
Noodles and Toppings
Method
Broth Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Beef Broth
In a large pot, add the beef bones and cover them with 3 liters of water. Bring it to a boil over high heat.
- 2
- 3
Simmer
Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 2-3 hours, skimming off any foam that rises to the top.
- 4
Strain the Broth
After simmering, strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve to remove the solids. Discard the solids and return the broth to the pot.
Noodle Preparation and Serving
- 5
Cook the Noodles
In a separate pot, bring water to a boil and cook the rice noodles according to package instructions (usually about 4-6 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- 6
Prepare the Toppings
While the noodles are cooking, chop the fresh cilantro, slice the green onions, and cut the lime into wedges.
- 7
Assemble the Soup
In deep bowls, place a portion of cooked noodles, ladle the hot beef broth over the noodles, and top with cilantro, green onions, and a squeeze of lime. Add chili paste to taste.
- 8
Serve
Serve immediately while hot, allowing each person to adjust the chili paste according to their preference.