Faux Pho (Vietnamese Soup) | Oregonian Recipes

Ingredients

• 4 10 1/2-ounce cans condensed (not regular strength) beef broth
• 3 cups water
• 3 whole star anise
• 1 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
• 1 1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar
• 20 frozen Swedish meatballs (about 11 1/2 ounces)
• 1 hot green chile, sliced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 cup bean sprouts
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
• 2 limes, cut into wedges
• 8 ounces uncooked rice noodles
• 1 cup snow peas, cut into 1-inch pieces