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Eat Chic

October 15, 2010

Spicy Vietnamese chicken noodle soup

I did eventually make it back from France and one of the first things I did was make the stock for this week’s French Fridays with Dorie soup.

London weather is so entirely soup specific, I plan to make a LOT of soup this week (picking up some cepes at the market later today!). So everyone’s invited for Soup Saturday at my house.

I found myself adding a bit more lime juice and fish sauce (because I love the flavors of both) and I also substituted pink peppercorns for white peppercorns, fresh chiles for dried ones, and added some curry leaves to the original bouquet garni – delicious, love the layers of flavor!  And yes, I omitted the coconut milk. Being at least 1/3 Asian :), S&H makes a lot of Asian-inspired dishes and a lot of things with coconut milk – which I don’t dislike at all! – but for me, the delicate  spicy & sour flavors of this broth shine much more brightly without the coconut milk.

(I have to admit that I took a picture only after having a bowlful 🙂 so I think this one photographed a bit lighter!)

Other beautiful soups here!

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  1. Becky says

    October 15, 2010 at 5:17 pm

    Very nice looking soup.

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    • saffronandhoney says

      October 15, 2010 at 5:21 pm

      Thank you very much, I think I am on my third bowl by now:)

      Reply
  2. Tia says

    October 15, 2010 at 5:47 pm

    what a vibrant chili in the bowl! Your soup looks hearty, tasty, fresh and delicious!
    *Buttercreambarbie

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    • saffronandhoney says

      October 15, 2010 at 6:17 pm

      Thank you, Tia! It’s been absolutely delicious, the chili gave it a great kick!

      Reply
  3. Mary says

    October 15, 2010 at 9:03 pm

    That looks fantastic! I’ve now had a couple of bowls too–it’s grey and chilly here as well. Did you put coconut milk in yours?

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    • saffronandhoney says

      October 15, 2010 at 11:59 pm

      Hi Mary (love your blog logo by the way)! It’s been great for a day like today, hasn’t it? I did leave it out, really preferred to let the spicy & sour flavors play out more in the broth!

      Reply

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