Introduction
A vibrant plant based twist on the classic Vietnamese noodle soup. This recipe features a rich aromatic broth loaded with fresh vegetables and customizable toppings for a satisfying meal.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This dish is a celebration of fresh produce and bold flavors. It is comforting yet light and perfect for customizing to your taste with an array of colorful toppings.
Ingredients
- For the Broth: 8 cups vegetable broth
- 1 large onion quartered
- 1 piece ginger about 3 inches sliced
- 4 star anise pods
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4 cloves
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- Salt to taste
- For the Soup: 8 ounces rice noodles
- 2 carrots julienned
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 2 cups baby bok choy chopped
- 4 green onions sliced
- Toppings: Bean sprouts
- Fresh basil leaves
- Fresh cilantro leaves
- Lime wedges
- Thinly sliced jalapeno
- Sriracha or chili sauce
Instructions
- Make the broth. In a large pot combine vegetable broth onion ginger star anise cinnamon sticks and cloves. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. Strain the broth discarding solids. Return broth to pot and stir in soy sauce and maple syrup. Season with salt to taste. Keep warm.
- Cook the rice noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Set aside.
- Prepare the vegetables. While the broth simmers julienne the carrots slice the mushrooms chop the bok choy and slice the green onions.
- Assemble the bowls. Divide the cooked noodles among four large bowls. Top with carrots mushrooms and bok choy.
- Finish the soup. Ladle the hot broth over the noodles and vegetables in each bowl. The hot broth will gently cook the raw vegetables.
- Serve immediately with all the toppings on the side allowing everyone to customize their bowl with bean sprouts herbs lime jalapeno and chili sauce.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 4 servings
Calories: 385
Protein: 12g
Serving Suggestions
Serve this pho hot with all the toppings arranged on a platter for a fun interactive meal. It is perfect for a cozy dinner.
Recipe Variations
Try adding baked tofu or tempeh for extra protein. For a gluten free version use tamari instead of soy sauce. You can also use zucchini noodles instead of rice noodles.
Chef’s Tips
Do not skip simmering the broth with the aromatics as this builds the foundational flavor. Prepare all your toppings before assembling the bowls for easy serving.
Recipe Details
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes