Quick Vietnamese Broth

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. 1

   Over medium-high heat, bring all ingredients to a boil in a medium sauce pan.

2. 2

   Reduce to low and simmer- partially covered about 20 minutes.

3. 3

   Remove solids and discard.

4. 4

   Cover and keep hot over low heat until ready to serve.