Vegetarian Pho (Vietnamese Noodle Soup)
Vegetarian Pho (Vietnamese Noodle Soup)

Hey everyone, hope you’re having an amazing day today. Today, we’re going to prepare a distinctive dish, vegetarian pho (vietnamese noodle soup). One of my favorites. This time, I’m gonna make it a little bit unique. This will be really delicious.

Vegetarian Pho (Vietnamese Noodle Soup) is one of the most favored of recent trending foods in the world. It is enjoyed by millions every day. It is easy, it is fast, it tastes yummy. Vegetarian Pho (Vietnamese Noodle Soup) is something which I have loved my whole life. They are nice and they look wonderful.

To begin with this recipe, we must prepare a few ingredients. You can have vegetarian pho (vietnamese noodle soup) using 22 ingredients and 9 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.

The ingredients needed to make Vegetarian Pho (Vietnamese Noodle Soup):
  1. Get 3-4 cinnamon sticks, broken up
  2. Prepare 1 star anise
  3. Make ready 2 tbsp coriander seeds
  4. Make ready 4-5 cloves
  5. Get 1 large onion, peeled and chopped
  6. Get 2 inch piece ginger, finely chopped
  7. Take 1 large carrot, peeled and cubed
  8. Make ready 1/2-3/4 cup sliced shitake mushrooms (or button mushrooms)
  9. Prepare 2-3 green chilies/jalapenos slit (according to your taste)
  10. Make ready 8 cups water (or half vegetable broth and half water)
  11. Make ready 2 tsp soy sauce
  12. Get 1 cup rice noodles (or any other noodles your prefer)
  13. Get 2 tbsp oil
  14. Get to taste Salt
  15. Get For garnishing or topping:
  16. Make ready as needed Mung bean sprouts
  17. Get 5-6 baby spinach leaves
  18. Take 1 Chopped green onions or scallions
  19. Prepare as needed Chopped coriander Leaves
  20. Get as needed Lemon or lime wedges
  21. Take to taste Hot chilli sauce (Sriracha or any chilli garlic sauce)
  22. Get as needed Chopped jalapenos
Instructions to make Vegetarian Pho (Vietnamese Noodle Soup):
  1. In a large saucepan, dry roast coriander seeds, cloves, star anise and cinnamon sticks on medium heat until lightly toasted; do not char or burn.
  2. In another large deep pot, heat 2 to 3 tbsp of oil and once hot, stir in chopped onions and ginger. Char on medium high heat until lightly browned.
  3. Add the toasted spices, carrots and fry again for a few seconds.
  4. Stir in sliced shiitake mushrooms (or button mushrooms if using) and saute for a few seconds on high.
  5. Add water (or a mix of broth and water) and bring to a boil. Add soy sauce, green chilies, salt to taste, mix and simmer covered for about 30 minutes for all the flavors to blend.
  6. Meanwhile, prepare all the toppings or garnishes, along with cooking the noodles according to package directions. Keep aside. - After 30 minutes, strain the whole mixture using a strainer or colander and keep the broth hot and ready. Taste and add salt if needed. I have added the carrots back into the strained broth for texture and extra fiber!
  7. Divide the broth into large soup bowls, add toppings of your choice; noodles, spinach, green onions, cilantro, sprouts etc. and serve with a spoon and chopsticks! A squeeze of lime or lemon juice and heavenly vegetarian pho from the land of Vietnam is ready to be enjoyed in your own home! #Soup.
  8. If needed, you can stir in chilli sauce according to your taste for extra heat and spice; just a little in each bowl! This is totally optional. - Enjoy!!
  9. Other additional toppings are tofu or paneer (Indian cottage cheese), sprigs of fresh mint, etc. - Store extra broth in the refrigerator and enjoy fresh soup with toppings anytime. #Wintersoup.

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