-
1
1.
-
2
In a crockpot, place the whole spaghetti squash and pour in the water.
-
3
Turn on low heat, and cook for 3 hours.
-
4
When you can easily poke a knife through the squash, it is done!
-
5
Place the squash on an easy-to-work-on surface, like a cooking sheet.
-
6
Let it cool for about 15 minutes.
-
7
Cut the squash into halves.
-
8
Remove the seeds with a spoon, discard.
-
9
Scrape off the noodle-like flesh with the spoon, transfer to a plate or bowl.
-
10
Measure out 2 cups of spaghetti squash and set aside.
-
11
Save the rest of the squash for another meal!
-
12
2.
-
13
Place a medium size pot on the stove top on medium-low heat, add in olive oil.
-
14
Stir in ginger, cinnamon stick, star anise, coriander seed, and fennel seed.
-
15
Stir constantly and let it sizzle.
-
16
Let it slowly cook for about 2 minutes.
-
17
This is a quick, easy way to release the aroma of dried herbs.
-
18
But be very, very careful not to burn them.
-
19
3.
-
20
Add in chicken stock and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
-
21
Strain out the ginger, star anise and cinnamon stick.
-
22
4.
-
23
Meanwhile, wash and prep chicken.
-
24
Slice and season with salt and pepper.
-
25
Add to the chicken stock and bring to a boil.
-
26
The soup will be smelling heavenly!
-
27
Cook until the chicken is fully cooked through, around 10 minutes.
-
28
Cook time will vary based on the thickness of the chicken but test a piece and make sure its not pink inside.
-
29
5.
-
30
To serve, slice white onions into thin strips and finely mince cilantro.
-
31
Wash basil and sprouts.
-
32
Cut the lime into wedges, and slice the jalapeno.
-
33
6.
-
34
In a big soup bowl, place 1 serving of spaghetti squash and ladle hot soup and chicken over the top.
-
35
Place raw thinly sliced onions in the soup, and sprinkle with minced cilantro.
-
36
Serve with Thai basil leaves, sprouts, lime wedges and jalapeno.
-
37
How to enjoy Pho?
-
38
Vietnamese know that the best way to enjoy fresh basil and sprouts is to simply add them into hot soups, since they both can get overcooked very easily.
-
39
Tear off pieces of basil and simply add to your delicious bowl of spaghetti squash noodle soup along with a handful of sprouts.
-
40
Squeeze lime juice into your soup as you eat, and toss in some jalapeno slices for extra heat.
-
41
Sriracha hot sauce is also a great condiment!
