Quick Chicken Pho Recipe (Vietnamese Noodle Soup)

Ingredients

• 3/4-inch (2 cm) section ginger
• 2 medium-large green onions
• 1 very small (.5 oz | 15 g) bunch cilantro sprigs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons coriander seeds
• 1 whole clove
• 3 1/2 to 4 cups (840 ml to 1 l) low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups (480 ml) water
• 6 to 8 ounces (180 to 225 g) boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs
• About 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 5 ounces (150 g) dried narrow flat rice noodles
• 2 to 3 teaspoons fish sauce
• About 1/2 teaspoon organic sugar, or 1 teaspoon maple syrup (optional)
• Pepper (optional)
• Optional extras: Bean sprouts, mint sprigs, Thai basil, cilantro leaves, lime wedges, thinly-sliced chili peppers