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Enhanced Veggie Pho
Dive into a steaming bowl of this vibrant vegetarian pho, a delightful Vietnamese classic reimagined. This aromatic soup is brimming with fresh vegetables, delicate tofu, and fragrant spices that nourish the body and soul. Perfect for any season, this comforting dish is sure to warm you up while delighting your taste buds with the zesty tang of lime and the herbal freshness of cilantro and basil.
Ingredients
- Vegetable broth
- 6 cups
- Fresh ginger
- 1 thumb-sized piece, sliced
- Garlic
- 4 cloves, minced
- Star anise
- 2 whole
- Cinnamon stick
- 1
- Cloves
- 3 whole
- Coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon
- Salt
- to taste
- Pepper
- to taste
- Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons
- Lime
- 1, juiced
- Fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup, chopped
- Fresh basil
- 1/2 cup, torn
- Bok choy
- 2 cups, chopped
- Bean sprouts
- 1 cup
- Carrots
- 2, julienned
- Mushrooms
- 1 cup, sliced (shiitake or button)
- Firm tofu
- 14 oz, cubed
- Rice noodles
- 8 oz, vermicelli or flat
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring the vegetable broth to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Add the sliced ginger, minced garlic, star anise, cinnamon stick, cloves, coriander seeds, salt, and pepper. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
- While the broth simmers, prepare the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a separate pan, heat a splash of oil over medium heat and sauté the cubed tofu until golden brown. Add the sliced mushrooms and julienned carrots, cooking until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Once the broth has simmered, strain it to remove the spices and return the liquid to the pot. Stir in the soy sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- To serve, divide the cooked rice noodles, sautéed vegetables, bok choy, and bean sprouts among bowls.
- Ladle the hot broth over the ingredients in each bowl until filled.
- Garnish generously with fresh basil, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice for an extra burst of flavor.
- Serve hot and enjoy the comforting warmth of your homemade veggie pho!
Tips
- For added spice, include sliced jalapeños or a dash of sriracha.
- Feel free to customize the veggies based on what you have available; bell peppers, zucchini, or snow peas would be great additions!
- Make it gluten-free by using gluten-free soy sauce or tamari.
Dietary Information
Servings: 4 Dish Type: Soup Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Calories: 300 Fat: 10g Carbs: 42g Protein: 12g Sodium: 800mg Sugar: 5g
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