Quick Vietnamese Broth

A delicious base to a variety of Vietnamese style soups. Recipe from, Cooks Illustrated Soups and Stews. Soooo good. ***A Wonderful base used in my Vietnamese-Style Beef Noodle Soup or my Hot and Sour Noodle Soup with Shrimp and Tomato.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 5 cups

Ingredients

• 5  cups  canned low sodium chicken broth
• 4  medium garlic cloves, smashed with knife handle and peeled
• 1  piece gingerroot, two inch, peeled, cut into 1/8 inch rounds and lightly smashed with knife handle
• 2  cinnamon sticks, 3 inch
• 2  pods star anise
• 2  tablespoons  asian fish sauce
• 1  tablespoon soy sauce
• 1  tablespoon sugar

Directions

1. Over medium-high heat, bring all ingredients to a boil in a medium sauce pan.
2. Reduce to low and simmer- partially covered about 20 minutes.
3. Remove solids and discard.
4. Cover and keep hot over low heat until ready to serve.