Hallelujah, the weekend is in sight, and you need a no-brainer dinner tonight. Quick Main Thursday has you covered.
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Yes, even in the summer, there are rainy, cold days when all you want is comfort food to wrap you in a warm embrace. Hearty yet healthy, this Vietnamese-style chicken noodle soup serves up a cozy quotient so high that with one slurp, you're bound to call it a satisfied night in. Traditional pho consists of a long-simmered homemade broth, but for time and ease, this recipe uses equally spiced and aromatic premade chicken broth. Garnish your one-pot meal with fresh bean sprouts for crunchy texture, slivered red onion for an allium kick, and sliced jalapenos for bold heat. No Asian-inspired dish is complete without a dash of spicy Sriracha, and a stir of hoisin sauce brings a barbecued depth to this soup. And make sure there's leftovers--Pho Ga tastes even better the next day.--Doreen St. Felix