Vegetarian Pho

  • Preparation Time
    Prep:
    10 min.
  • Cooking Time
    Cook:
    20 min.
  • Serves
    Serves:
    4

This vegetarian version of a Vietnamese pho soup is accented with mushrooms for a rich and meaty flavor.

Recipe tags: vegetable base, moderate difficulty, lunch, vegetarian, skillet

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
3 Tbsp Better Than Bouillon® Seasoned Vegetable Base
2 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 tsp brown sugar
1 cup dried shiitake mushrooms
1 piece fresh ginger (about 2 inches long), cut into thin slices
4 cloves garlic
1 cinnamon stick
1 whole star anise
2 whole cloves
1 Tbsp peppercorns
8 oz thin rice noodles
½ lb thinly sliced mixed mushrooms
6 baby bok choy, quartered
1 cup matchstick carrots
1 cup very small broccoli florets
2 cups green onions, thinly sliced
⅓ cup cilantro leaves
2 jalapeño peppers, thinly sliced
4 lime wedges, for serving

Directions

  • 1

    In large saucepan, combine 8 cups water, Seasoned Vegetable Base, soy sauce and brown sugar. Add shiitake mushrooms, ginger, garlic, cinnamon stick, star anise, cloves and peppercorns; bring to boil.

  • 2

    Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until fragrant. Strain and return to saucepan. Bring to boil.

  • 3

    Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions; divide among 4 bowls. Top with thinly sliced mixed mushrooms, bok choy, carrots and broccoli. Pour hot broth over top.

  • 4

    Top with, green onions, cilantro and jalapeño. Serve with lime wedges.

Tips: Garnish with Thai basil if desired. Substitute tamari for soy sauce if desired.