Instant Pot Pho

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4.9

14 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    25 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    6 people

  • Calories

    388 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course, Soup

  • Cuisine

    Asian

Instant Pot Pho

This easy Instant Pot Pho (pressure cooker pho) is made with tender chicken, rice noodles and fresh herbs in a rich and flavorful savory broth. This warming Vietnamese noodle soup is made in a fraction of the time thanks to the Instant Pot.

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Ingredients

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Broth

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion quartered
  • 1 (2-inch) ginger sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic smashed
  • 1 small cilantro bunch
  • 3 clove whole
  • 2 star anise pods
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander (or 1 teaspoon coriander seeds)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 6 chicken thighs bone-in, skin off
  • 5 cups chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground

Noodles and Toppings

  • 8 ounces rice noodles dried
  • 1 cup bean sprout
  • 2 cups mixed fresh herbs (fresh Thai basil leaves, fresh torn mint leaves, cilantro)
  • 1/4 cup scallion thinly sliced
  • 1-2 Thai bird chili pepper thinly sliced
  • 1-2 lime cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. Set your Instant Pot to the saute setting. Heat the canola oil; add the onion, ginger and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until browned, about 4-5 minutes.
  2. Stir in the cilantro, whole cloves, star anise pods, cinnamon, fennel seeds, coriander and peppercorns. Press cancel to turn the saute option off.
  3. Add the chicken thighs, chicken stock, fish sauce, brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 2 cups of water into the pot. Select the manual setting and cook on high pressure for 18 minutes. When finished cooking, do a quick-release to release the pressure according to the manufacturer’s directions.
  4. Open the pressure cooker and transfer the chicken to a plate. You can slice the chicken or using two forks, shred the chicken and discard the bones. Set the shredded chicken aside.
  5. Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth; discard the solids. Skim any remaining fat from the surface and discard; season with salt and pepper to taste. You can also season with additional fish sauce, if desired. Return the broth to the instant pot and keep warm.
  6. In a large pot of boiling water, cook the noodles according to package instructions; drain well.
  7. To serve, divide the noodles and shredded chicken into serving bowls. Pour the hot broth over and serve immediately, garnished with bean sprouts, fresh herbs, scallions, chili peppers and lime wedges.

Notes

  • We use skinless, bone-in chicken thighs to make this recipe. Chicken legs or drumsticks can also be used.
  • Bone-in chicken breast can be used in combination with dark meat. Dark meat is definitely more flavorful than chicken breast and will add more flavor to the broth.
  • If you purchase skin-on chicken, remove the skin and remove any excess fat to keep the soup lean.
  • Cook the noodles as close to serving time as possible.
  • Bringing Vietnamese flavors to the entire world: We  have the most respect for the people of Vietnam, their culture and cuisine. It’s with best intentions and a full heart that we developed this pressure cooker Pho recipe. We made some adjustments so this soup can be made by cooks of all skill levels, at home, in less time. 
  • This recipe can be made in a 6 Qt pressure cooker or larger.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 388kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 103mg (34%) Sodium 932mg (39%) Potassium 701mg (15%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1791IU (36%) Vitamin C 33mg (37%) Calcium 81mg (8%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 388 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 388kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 103mg 34%
Sodium 932mg 39%
Potassium 701mg 15%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 1791IU 36%
Vitamin C 33mg 37%
Calcium 81mg 8%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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