Residing in Northern VA, we have access to some of the most amazing Vietnamese cuisine you could ever imagine. I’ve been introduced to so many wonderful dishes thanks to all of the local restaurants in the area. Most people are familiar with Pho, the traditional Vietnamese soup that is known for it’s aromatic broth. The broth begins with marrow rich bones and includes spices such as cinnamon, clove, anise and ginger. It is then simmered for hours to achieve just the right balance of flavors. My version calls for beef broth and a heaping teaspoon of Chinese Five Spice which hits all of these notes but doesn’t require hours to achieve an intensely flavorful broth.