Vietnamese Bamboo Shoot Soup with Herbed Pork
A light and aromatic soup featuring tender pork and crisp bamboo shoots, finished with fresh herbs. This vietnamese-inspired soups ready in about 37 minutes pairs ounces, thinly sliced Pork shoulder, ounces, sliced Bamboo shoots, canned, Chicken broth for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces, thinly sliced Pork shoulder
- 8 ounces, sliced Bamboo shoots, canned
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- 3 cloves, minced Garlic
- 1 tablespoon, minced Ginger
- 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1/4 cup, chopped Cilantro
- 1/4 cup, chopped Mint
- 1/4 cup, chopped Basil
- wedges, for serving Lime
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large pot, combine 4 cups chicken broth, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon minced ginger, 2 tablespoons fish sauce, and 1 teaspoon sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Step 2: Add 12 ounces thinly sliced pork shoulder and 8 ounces sliced bamboo shoots. Simmer for 15 minutes until pork is cooked and bamboo shoots are tender.
- Step 3: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 1/4 cup chopped mint, and 1/4 cup chopped basil. Simmer for 2 more minutes.
- Step 4: Serve hot with lime wedges.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Vietnamese Bamboo Shoot Soup with Herbed Pork take to make?
Total time is about 37 minutes (20 min prep + 17 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Vietnamese Bamboo Shoot Soup with Herbed Pork?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep chicken broth from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Vietnamese Bamboo Shoot Soup with Herbed Pork?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Vietnamese Bamboo Shoot Soup with Herbed Pork for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Vietnamese Bamboo Shoot Soup with Herbed Pork?
Vietnamese soups like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
Enjoyable meal. Instructions could be a touch more detailed on the timing.
- ★★★★☆
Very good for a 17-minute recipe. Would bump up the spice level though.
- ★★★☆☆
Decent recipe but nothing special. Might try a different version.
