How to Make Lui's Zucchini Leek Pho - A Step-by-Step Guide

Pho is a traditional Vietnamese dish that usually consists of broth, rice noodles, meat, and herbs. It's a flavorful and comforting soup that has gained popularity all over the world. While pho is traditionally made with beef or chicken, this recipe puts a unique twist on the classic dish by using zucchini and leeks to create a vegetarian version that is just as delicious.

This recipe for Lui's Zucchini Leek Pho is the perfect way to enjoy the flavors of a traditional pho while still ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 3 large carrots, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon ginger powder
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 large zucchini, peeled and cut into noodle shape
  • 1 large leek, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 3 stalks celery, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • ½ cup chopped cilantro

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 bowls

  • Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat; cook and stir garlic until fragrant and browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Increase heat to high; add chicken chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add carrots, curry powder, ginger, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until carrots are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add lime juice.
  • Stir zucchini noodles, leek, celery, and mushrooms into broth; cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid boils again. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Pile the zucchini noodles and vegetables into each serving bowl using tongs or pasta forks. Ladle broth over them and top with cilantro.
  • Nutrition

    149 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 128mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 41mg
    • Calcium: 87mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 857mg