Vegetarian Pho (Vietnamese Noodle Soup)

Vegetarian - Tips

A vegetarian version of this tasty Vietnamese noodle soup.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 1hr4 mins

Total: 1hr34 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 bowls

Vegetarian Pho (Vietnamese Noodle Soup)

Ingredients

10 cups vegetable stock

1 onion

peeled and halved

¼ cup soy sauce

8 cloves garlic

coarsely chopped

2 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks

2 teaspoons ground ginger

2 pods star anise

2 bay leaves

1 (16 ounce) package thin rice noodles (such as Thai Kitchen®)

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

or as needed

2 (14 ounce) packages firm tofu

drained and cut into 1/4-inch slices

8 ounces enoki mushrooms

4 scallions

thinly sliced

½ cup coarsely chopped cilantro

1 lime

cut into wedges

2 jalapeno peppers

sliced into rings

¼ cup mung bean sprouts

¼ cup Thai basil leaves

torn into bite-size pieces

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Place vegetable stock onion soy sauce garlic cinnamon sticks ground ginger star anise and bay leaves in a large pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat cover and simmer until flavors combine 30 to 45 minutes. Remove solids with a slotted spoon and keep broth hot.

Step 2

Place noodles in a large bowl and cover with boiling water. Set aside until noodles are softened 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse thoroughly. Divide noodles among 6 serving bowls.

Step 3

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add tofu in a single layer and fry in batches until golden brown about 6 minutes per side.

Step 4

Simmer fried tofu and mushrooms in broth until heated through about 5 minutes. Transfer to serving bowls. Top with scallions and cilantro. Ladle in hot broth.

Step 5

Serve lime wedges jalapeno peppers bean sprouts and basil alongside for garnishing each bowl.

Nutritional Information

Vegetarian Pho (Vietnamese Noodle Soup)

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 483.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 16.6g 33%

Carbohydrates: 77.7g 25%

Dietary Fiber: 5.1g 20%

Sugars: 2.7g

Fat: 12.6g 19%

Saturated Fat: 1.9g 10%

Vitamin A Iu: 1151.8IU 23%

Niacin Equivalents: 7mg 54%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 15%

Vitamin C: 12.9mg 21%

Folate: 62.5mcg 16%

Calcium: 530mg 53%

Iron: 9.1mg 51%

Magnesium: 70.7mg 25%

Potassium: 535.2mg 15%

Sodium: 1208.8mg 48%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 20%

Calories From Fat: 113.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.