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How to Make Basic Vegetarian Pho - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of Vietnamese cuisine, then you've likely heard of pho. A comforting and aromatic noodle soup, pho is a staple in Vietnamese cuisine and is enjoyed by people all over the world. Traditionally, pho is made with beef or chicken, but vegetarian versions have become increasingly popular in recent years. In this recipe, we'll show you how to make a delicious vegetarian pho that's packed with flavor and will leave you feeling satisfied and nourished.

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Ingredients

  • 3 (32 fluid ounce) containers vegetable broth
  • 6 stalks lemon grass, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable bouillon (such as Better Than Bouillon®)
  • 5 whole star anise pods
  • 1 (16 ounce) package dried thin rice noodles
  • 1 (8 ounce) package bean sprouts
  • 1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 2 limes, sliced, or as desired
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro
  • 1 (.75 ounce) package fresh basil
  • 1 bunch green onions, sliced
  • ¼ cup teriyaki sauce, or to taste
  • ¼ cup soy sauce, or to taste
  • ¼ cup chile paste, or to taste
  • ¼ cup sesame oil, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Combine vegetable broth, lemon grass, vegetable bouillon, and star anise pods in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer until flavors are combined, 30 to 45 minutes. Remove lemon grass and star anise with a slotted spoon and discard.
  • Place rice noodles in a bowl and cover with hot water to soften, about 10 minutes. Drain and cut into shorter pieces with kitchen shears; divide noodles equally between soup bowls. Fill bowls with hot broth to cover noodles.
  • Place bean sprouts, mushrooms, limes, cilantro, basil, and green onions into separate bowls. Place teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, chile paste, and sesame oil in separate bowls. Serve soup alongside garnishes and flavorings.

    • Nutrition

    387 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 1669mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 71g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 98mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 443mg

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