Also, anyone know or speculate what the green herb is thats sprinkled on top Thanks, and I as well grew up on this, many times for Sunday dinner, and it was always served over homemade mashed potatoes. Nothing better in cold icey winters, here in Illinois Its one of those meals that has come out of those days of being able to put a meal on the table with just the bare or basics meat, eggs, flour, and potatoes for a lot of us. Then you can use the milk or cream in the broth as well as the taters. Crock Pot Beef Noodles is inspired by a classic Midwestern dish. Soft Boiled Egg Recipe. This one is so easy to make and it is made simpler by using a slow cooker So yum History. Pho originated in the early 20th century in northern Vietnam, southeast of Hanoi in Nam nh Province, then a substantial textile market. Im sure this is one of those meals that has been served to families for centuries. The great thing is its one of those meals that seems like it fills your soul along with your tummy, no matter whether its made with only the absolute bare basics or the smallest of additions, like in this wonderful recipe. Its that good For me No matter how its made, it always reminds me of family and thats a good meal any day.