Lauren Hayes 6h ago

laurensflavorlab #soups

Sup nui (súp nui) is a Vietnamese macaroni soup made with clear pork rib broth, short pasta, tender pork, vegetables, and fresh herbs. The dish combines short pasta with Vietnamese soup-making techniques to create a mild, gently sweet, and comforting bowl. This home-style recipe uses pork ribs, dried shrimp, carrots, mushrooms, onion, shallots, garlic, scallions, and cilantro to build a flavorful broth. Ground pork is sautéed separately as an additional savory topping, while the macaroni is cooked separately so it does not absorb too much broth or become overly soft. Sup nui is especially common in Southern Vietnam, where it is enjoyed as a breakfast dish as well as a simple lunch or dinner. The combination of tender pork ribs, soft macaroni, vegetables, clear broth, fried shallots, and fresh herbs makes it a practical family meal. The recipe takes about 1 hour 30 minutes and serves 4–6 bowls. Serve it with chopped scallions, cilantro, fried shallots, black pepper, and fresh chili according to preference. For the best texture, parboil the pork ribs before simmering, keep the broth at a gentle simmer, cook the macaroni separately, and season the broth after the main flavors have developed.