nutritional information

Per Serving:

  • Calories: 290
  • Protein: 16 g
  • Total Fat: 5.5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 42 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Sodium: 578 mg
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 5 g
Vegan

Vegetarian Pho (Vietnamese Noodle Soup)

Vegetarian Pho (Vietnamese Noodle Soup)

Serves 6

The national soup of Vietnam is a bowl of rice noodles, fresh herbs, and bean sprouts swimming in a fragrant broth.
Broth
  • 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 3 large shallots, sliced (1 cup)
  • ½ cup dried shiitake mushrooms
  • 10 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
  • 3 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce
  • 12 ¼-inch-thick coins fresh ginger
  • 1 Tbs. brown sugar
  • 1 Tbs. rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 star anise
  • 5–6 fresh basil stems, leaves reserved for soup
  • 5–6 cilantro stems, leaves reserved for soup
Pho
  • 1 8-oz. pkg. rice noodles
  • 1 8-oz. pkg. Asian-flavor baked tofu, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups soybean sprouts
  • 2 cups watercress
  • 4 green onions, sliced (½ cup)
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

1. To make Broth: Place all ingredients in large pot with 8 cups water. Cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, covered, 1 hour. Strain broth, and return to pot. Discard solids.

2. To make Pho: Cook rice noodles according to package directions. Drain, and rinse under cold water. Divide among 6 large soup bowls. Ladle Broth over noodles, and top with tofu, sprouts, watercress, and green onions. Serve cilantro, basil, and lime wedges on the side to be stirred into soup.

January/February 2008 p.81

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comments

This was my first time trying to make Pho- and it turned out great! I added a few dried chilly flakes to add some spice, and served it with rice noodles, tofu, green onions and mushrooms. Yum!

Stefanie Fisher - 2013-03-29 20:15:59

Pho

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protein diet plan - 2013-03-17 03:01:14

This is the best pho I've ever eaten. Sometimes the restaurant versions (vegetarian) are a bit greasy. This was authentic and very light tasting. Even my son, the pho connoisseur, and my husband, the pho phobic, really loved this soup.

Diane - 2013-02-23 20:50:26

I would recommend cutting out one of the cinnamon sticks, and adding a cardamom pod, 1/2 tsp fennel, 1/2 tsp of mustard seeds and 3-4 cloves to give it more of a traditional pho taste. You can also cut an onion in half and throw it in with the broth as well. I make traditional pho quite a bit, so I merged my recipe with this one (as much as I could).

Ryan - 2013-02-20 18:19:33

I made this... It was nasty. Maybe its just an aquired taste though.

Aleesha - 2013-01-19 22:10:33

This broth is so healthful! Lately I omit all else and drink the broth when I'm under the weather. *Also good for hangovers :p

sandy kristy - 2012-12-22 05:05:51

After reading some of the comments I was tempted to omit some of the cinnamon or star anise, but hey, first time follow the instructions.So we did , to a point. The broth was sensational, everything we expecteed from a Thai soup. This one deserves 6 stars.

ginette nadeau - 2012-10-09 22:42:54

Pho was excellent--my executive chef brother-in-law just called to tell me how good it was--ultimate compliment!

Keya - 2012-04-23 07:06:17

The first time I made this pho the only thing I could tast was the cinnamon and it was awful. However, the next time I tried it without the 2 sticks of cinnamon and (in my opinion) the recipe is now perfect. I have made it several times and it never disappoints!!!

Erin - 2011-11-11 14:00:27

Tasted great, I added more vegetables to make it a little hardier. This is something I will make over and over again.

Nika - 2011-09-22 22:43:36

I don't like to give a bad review but this just wasn't very nice.. It took 2 hours and the flavours were not representitive of a traditional pho.. I think with things like this the local pho restaurant is the way to go. Sorry..

til - 2011-09-09 07:13:21

I added broccoli and carrots. The broth was delicious!

k - 2011-06-25 23:21:13

I like this version of Pho. While not completely accurate it's a great substitute for the other versions (traditionally beef and sometimes chicken). I'm not big on Tofu or Star anise but lots of veggies! Oh, and bring on the hot stuff! (jalapenos, hot sauce, etc)

Shauna - 2011-06-13 17:21:17

Making this right now. Added Bok Choy and Sriracha. No anise. Needs a little bit of salt.

Shana - 2011-05-09 16:50:06