Vegetarian Slow Cooker Pho Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Slow Cooker Pho
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 onion, chopped fine; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 ounce dried porcini mushrooms, rinsed and minced; 1 teaspoon canola oil; 6 cups water; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 lb portobello mushroom cap, gills removed, caps halved and sliced thin; 3 stalks lemongrass, trimmed to bottom 6 inches and bruised with back of knife; 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce, plus extra for seasoning; 4 star anise pods; 2 whole cloves; 6 ounces wide rice noodles, 1/4 inch wide, no substitute; 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce, plus extra for seasoning; salt and pepper; 2 ounces bean sprouts; 1/2 cup fresh Thai basil; lime wedge

Servings: persons

1 onion, chopped fine
6 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 ounce dried porcini mushrooms, rinsed and minced
1 teaspoon canola oil
6 cups water
4 cups vegetable broth
1 lb portobello mushroom cap, gills removed, caps halved and sliced thin
3 stalks lemongrass, trimmed to bottom 6 inches and bruised with back of knife
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce, plus extra for seasoning
4 star anise pods
2 whole cloves
6 ounces wide rice noodles, 1/4 inch wide, no substitute
1 teaspoon sriracha sauce, plus extra for seasoning
salt and pepper
2 ounces bean sprouts
1/2 cup fresh Thai basil
lime wedge

1
Microwave onion, garlic, porcini mushrooms, and oil in bowl, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 5 minutes; transfer to slow cooker. Stir in water, broth, portobello mushrooms, lemon grass, soy sauce, star anise, and cloves. Cover and cook until portobello mushrooms are tender, 4 to 6 hours on low or 3 to 5 hours on high. Note: Checking after the minimum cook time is recommended.
2
Stir noodles into soup, cover and cook on high until tender, 10 to 20 minutes. Discard lemon grass, star anise and cloves. Stir in Sriracha and season with salt, pepper, extra soy sauce and extra Sriracha to taste. Top individual portions with bean sprouts and basil and serve with lime wedges.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 onion, chopped fine, 6 garlic cloves, minced, 1/4 ounce dried porcini mushrooms, rinsed and minced, 1 teaspoon canola oil, and more.

Yes, Vegetarian Slow Cooker Pho falls under the Soups & Stews 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 Slow Cooker Pho

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