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Basic Vegetarian Pho
Basic Vegetarian Pho
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Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Total Time:
60 minutes
Delicious vegetarian Vietnamese Pho with fresh herbs and veggies, perfect for sharing.
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
  • 0.25 cup teriyaki sauce, or to taste
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce, or to taste
  • 0.25 cup chile paste, or to taste
  • 0.25 cup sesame oil, or to taste
Instructions:
  • In a saucepan, bring vegetable broth, lemon grass, vegetable bouillon, and star anise pods to a boil. Simmer for 30 to 45 minutes until flavors meld. Remove and discard lemon grass and star anise using a slotted spoon.
  • Soak rice noodles in a bowl of hot water for about 10 minutes until softened. Then, use kitchen shears to cut them into shorter pieces and divide them evenly among the soup bowls. Pour hot broth over the noodles in each bowl to cover them.
  • Prepare bean sprouts, mushrooms, limes, cilantro, basil, and green onions in individual bowls. Serve teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, chile paste, and sesame oil in separate bowls. Serve the soup with the garnishes and flavorings on the side.