Aromatic chicken noodle soup with star anise, cinnamon, fresh herbs, and rice noodles, offering a deeply complex broth.

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In a large pot, bring 2 liters of water to a boil. Add chicken breast and reduce to a simmer. Skim off any foam that forms on the surface.
Add onion, ginger, star anise, cinnamon, and black peppercorns to the pot. Simmer for 45 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the broth is aromatic.
Remove the chicken and set aside to cool. Strain the broth into another pot, discarding the solids.
Cook rice noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
Shred the cooled chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Return the strained broth to the heat. Add fish sauce and salt according to taste.
Divide the cooked noodles into serving bowls. Top with shredded chicken and ladle the hot broth over.
Garnish with bean sprouts, basil leaves, cilantro, sliced chili, and lime wedges before serving.

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