Classic Pho Recipe

Name: Classic Pho
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 recipe vegetarian pho broth; 3/4 pound wide rice noodles; 3 shallots, sliced paper-thin, separated into rings and soaked for 5 minutes in cold water, then drained and rinsed; 1/2 cup Asian or purple basil leaves, slivered; 4 scallions, chopped; 1 cup chopped cilantro; Several sprigs fresh mint; 2 cups mung bean sprouts; 2 to 4 bird or serrano chilies, finely chopped (to taste); 3 to 4 limes, cut in wedges

Servings: persons

1 recipe vegetarian pho broth
3/4 pound wide rice noodles
3 shallots, sliced paper-thin, separated into rings and soaked for 5 minutes in cold water, then drained and rinsed
1/2 cup Asian or purple basil leaves, slivered
4 scallions, chopped
1 cup chopped cilantro
Several sprigs fresh mint
2 cups mung bean sprouts
2 to 4 bird or serrano chilies, finely chopped (to taste)
3 to 4 limes, cut in wedges

1
Have the broth at a simmer in a soup pot.
2
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the noodles.
3
Cook until just al dente, firm to the bite, following the timing instructions on the package (my wide noodles take about 5 minutes).
4
Drain and divide among 6 large soup bowls.
5
Ladle in a generous amount of hot broth.
6
Sprinkle on half the cilantro, the shallots, half the basil leaves and the green onions.
7
Pass the bean sprouts, chopped chilies, the remaining basil and cilantro, mint sprigs and the lime wedges.
8
Serve with chopsticks for the noodles and soup spoons for the broth.

360

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 recipe vegetarian pho broth, 3/4 pound wide rice noodles, 3 shallots, sliced paper-thin, separated into rings and soaked for 5 minutes in cold water, then drained and rinsed, 1/2 cup Asian or purple basil leaves, slivered, and more.

Yes, Classic Pho falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic Pho

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