Step 1

Heat a sauce pot.

Step 2

Add the pork loin to the heated pot, fat side down.

Step 3

Let the loin get a nice golden color.

Step 4

Add the sliced veggies around the pork and allow them to cook down a bit.

Step 5

Add half of the water and the seasonings and the fish sauce.

Step 6

Let soup cook on a gentle simmer, covered loosely.

Step 7

Finish adding the water and again let the soup cook on a gentle simmer, covered loosely.

Step 8

After the soup has cooked for about 30 – 40 minutes, remove the pork and using two forks, shred it and put it back in the soup.

Step 9

Rip the seaweed and add to the soup.

Step 10

Taste the soup for seasonings and leave on a low, gentle simmer.

Step 11

Prepare the noodles as directed.

Step 12

Place the cooked noodles in a bowl and top with the soup, sliced avocado and a piece of seaweed.