Noodle-less Pho

Noodle-less Pho is a delicious, low-carb twist on the traditional Vietnamese soup, featuring aromatic broth and fresh herbs. This Keto-friendly dish is loaded with flavor and packed with nutrients, making it a guilt-free meal option.

Ingredients

• Beef broth - 500 ml
• Shredded cooked chicken - 150 g
• Mushrooms (shiitake or oyster) - 100 g, sliced
• Zucchini - 1 medium, spiralized
• Fresh ginger - 1 inch, sliced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free) - 2 tbsp
• Fish sauce - 1 tsp
• Lime - 1, juiced
• Fresh cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Fresh basil - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Green onions - 2, sliced
• Chili flakes - to taste
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a pot, heat the beef broth over medium heat.
2. Add sliced ginger, minced garlic, and soy sauce to the broth and bring to a simmer.
3. Stir in the sliced mushrooms and let them cook for about 5 minutes until tender.
4. Add the shredded chicken and zucchini noodles to the pot, cooking for another 3-5 minutes until heated through.
5. Stir in the fish sauce, lime juice, and season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes to taste.
6. Remove from heat and ladle the soup into bowls.
7. Garnish with fresh cilantro, basil, and green onions before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 1200 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for Keto diets.
• Rich in protein from chicken and nutrients from vegetables.

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