Vegetarian Pho (Vietnamese Noodle Soup) Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Pho (Vietnamese Noodle Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth; 3 large shallots, sliced (1 cup); 1/2 cup dried shiitake mushrooms; 10 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed; 3 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce; 12 1/4-inch-thick coins fresh ginger; 1 Tbs. brown sugar; 1 Tbs. rice wine vinegar; 1 tsp. ground black pepper; 2 cinnamon sticks; 2 star anise; 56 fresh basil stems, leaves reserved for soup; 56 cilantro stems, leaves reserved for soup; 1 8-oz. pkg. rice noodles; 1 8-oz. pkg. Asian-flavor baked tofu, thinly sliced; 2 cups soybean sprouts; 2 cups watercress; 4 green onions, sliced ( 1/2 cup); 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 1 cup fresh basil leaves; 1 lime, cut into wedges

Servings: persons

6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
3 large shallots, sliced (1 cup)
1/2 cup dried shiitake mushrooms
10 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
3 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce
12 1/4-inch-thick coins fresh ginger
1 Tbs. brown sugar
1 Tbs. rice wine vinegar
1 tsp. ground black pepper
2 cinnamon sticks
2 star anise
56 fresh basil stems, leaves reserved for soup
56 cilantro stems, leaves reserved for soup
1 8-oz. pkg. rice noodles
1 8-oz. pkg. Asian-flavor baked tofu, thinly sliced
2 cups soybean sprouts
2 cups watercress
4 green onions, sliced ( 1/2 cup)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1 lime, cut into wedges

1
To make Broth: Place all ingredients in large pot with 8 cups water.
2
Cover, and bring to a boil.
3
Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, covered, 1 hour.
4
Strain broth, and return to pot.
5
Discard solids.
6
To make Pho: Cook rice noodles according to package directions.
7
Drain, and rinse under cold water.
8
Divide among 6 large soup bowls.
9
Ladle Broth over noodles, and top with tofu, sprouts, watercress, and green onions.
10
Serve cilantro, basil, and lime wedges on the side to be stirred into soup.

1334

kcal

Calories

Fat

262

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, 3 large shallots, sliced (1 cup), 1/2 cup dried shiitake mushrooms, 10 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed, and more.

Yes, Vegetarian Pho (Vietnamese Noodle Soup) falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Vegetarian Pho (Vietnamese Noodle Soup)

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