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Vegan Pho

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Vegan Pho is a comforting Vietnamese noodle soup made with a rich, aromatic vegetable broth, rice noodles, and fresh herbs and toppings. It’s a flavorful, plant-based twist on a classic favorite, perfect for any season.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Vietnamese
  • Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

  • 1 onion, halved
  • 1 piece fresh ginger, sliced
  • 2 star anise
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds (optional)
  • 2–3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 1 stalk celery or 1/2 leek (optional)
  • 1 cup mushrooms (shiitake or cremini)
  • 8 cups water or vegetable broth
  • Salt to taste
  • 8 oz rice noodles (thin or medium-width)
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 1/2 cup Thai basil or regular basil
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 jalapeño or red chili, sliced (optional)
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • 1 cup tofu or seitan, pan-fried or baked
  • Hoisin sauce and sriracha, for serving

Instructions

  1. Char the onion and ginger in a dry pot or under the broiler until browned.
  2. Toast the whole spices (star anise, cloves, cinnamon, coriander, fennel) in a dry pot for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add charred onion, ginger, carrots, mushrooms, celery or leek (if using), and water or broth. Bring to a boil.
  4. Lower heat and simmer uncovered for 45–60 minutes.
  5. Strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve and return it to the pot.
  6. Season with soy sauce or tamari and salt to taste.
  7. While the broth simmers, cook the rice noodles according to package instructions and prepare toppings.
  8. Divide the noodles into bowls, pour hot broth over, and top with tofu, herbs, bean sprouts, green onions, and lime juice.
  9. Serve with hoisin sauce and sriracha on the side.

Notes

  • Bok choy, spinach, or napa cabbage can be added for extra greens.
  • Use glass noodles or rice cakes for a unique twist.
  • Add chili oil or sliced chili to spice up the broth.
  • A touch of maple syrup or coconut sugar can balance the flavors.
  • Store broth, noodles, and toppings separately to keep them fresh.

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