How to Prepare Speedy Vegetarian Pho (Vietnamese Noodle Soup)
by Allie McKenzie
Hey everyone, I hope you’re having an amazing day today. Today, I’m gonna show you how to prepare a special dish, vegetarian pho (vietnamese noodle soup). It is one of my favorites food recipes. This time, I am going to make it a bit tasty. This is gonna smell and look delicious.
Vegetarian Pho (Vietnamese Noodle Soup) is one of the most popular of recent trending meals in the world. It’s simple, it’s quick, it tastes delicious. It’s appreciated by millions daily. They are nice and they look fantastic. Vegetarian Pho (Vietnamese Noodle Soup) is something which I’ve loved my whole life.
To begin with this recipe, we have to prepare a few ingredients. You can have vegetarian pho (vietnamese noodle soup) using 22 ingredients and 9 steps. Here is how you cook it.
The ingredients needed to make Vegetarian Pho (Vietnamese Noodle Soup):
Make ready 3-4 cinnamon sticks, broken up
Take 1 star anise
Make ready 2 tbsp coriander seeds
Prepare 4-5 cloves
Make ready 1 large onion, peeled and chopped
Take 2 inch piece ginger, finely chopped
Take 1 large carrot, peeled and cubed
Get 1/2-3/4 cup sliced shitake mushrooms (or button mushrooms)
Take 2-3 green chilies/jalapenos slit (according to your taste)
Get 8 cups water (or half vegetable broth and half water)
Make ready 2 tsp soy sauce
Take 1 cup rice noodles (or any other noodles your prefer)
Get 2 tbsp oil
Get to taste Salt
Get For garnishing or topping:
Prepare as needed Mung bean sprouts
Take 5-6 baby spinach leaves
Take 1 Chopped green onions or scallions
Prepare as needed Chopped coriander Leaves
Make ready as needed Lemon or lime wedges
Get to taste Hot chilli sauce (Sriracha or any chilli garlic sauce)
Prepare as needed Chopped jalapenos
Steps to make Vegetarian Pho (Vietnamese Noodle Soup):
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.
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.
Add the toasted spices, carrots and fry again for a few seconds.
Stir in sliced shiitake mushrooms (or button mushrooms if using) and saute for a few seconds on high.
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.
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!
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.
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!!
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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