Vietnamese Vegetarian Pho Noodle Soup
Vietnamese Vegetarian Pho Noodle Soup features a fragrant, spice-layered broth poured over tender rice noodles with crisp-edged tofu and delicate enoki mushrooms. Cinnamon, star anise, and ginger create a warm, balanced depth, while lime, jalapeño, herbs, and sprouts add brightness and crunch. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner or a comforting weekend bowl that feels fresh and satisfying.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr 4 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Vietnamese Vegetarian Pho Noodle Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 41
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Add vegetable stock, onion, soy sauce, garlic, cinnamon sticks, ground ginger, star anise, and bay leaves to a large pot; bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer until the flavors meld, 30 to 45 minutes. Remove the solids with a slotted spoon and keep the broth hot.
- 2
Put noodles in a large bowl and cover with boiling water. Let sit until the noodles soften, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse well. Divide the noodles among 6 serving bowls.
- 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Add tofu in a single layer and fry, working in batches, until golden brown, about 6 minutes per side.
- 4
Simmer the fried tofu and mushrooms in the broth until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Transfer them to serving bowls. Top with scallions and cilantro. Ladle in hot broth.
- 5
Serve lime wedges, jalapeno peppers, bean sprouts, and basil on the side for garnishing each bowl.
- Calories 459.64 kcal High 23%
- Protein 15.19 g Good Source 30%
- Carbohydrate 82.02 g 30%
- Total Fat 8.56 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 1.25 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 774.72 mg High 34%
- Dietary Fiber 3.47 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 4.28 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 112.18 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 3.69 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 745.0 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 36.66 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 7.01 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.07 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Vietnamese Vegetarian Pho Noodle Soup is a Vietnamese dinner recipe made with 18 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 34 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bean Sprouts, Cinnamon Sticks, Diced Jalapeño Peppers, and Dried Bay Leaves. Each serving provides about 459.64 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Vietnamese Vegetarian Pho Noodle Soup?
- It is a Vietnamese soup recipe made with 18 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Vietnamese Vegetarian Pho Noodle Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Bean Sprouts, Cinnamon Sticks, Diced Jalapeño Peppers, Dried Bay Leaves, Firm Tofu. The full list of 18 is above.
- What goes well with Vietnamese Vegetarian Pho Noodle Soup?
- Explore these Vietnamese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Vietnamese Vegetarian Pho Noodle Soup?
- About 1 hr 34 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr 4 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 459.64 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Vietnamese Vegetarian Pho Noodle Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Vietnamese Vegetarian Pho Noodle Soup healthy?
- Vietnamese Vegetarian Pho Noodle Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 459.64 calories and 15.19 g of protein, or 30% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 774.72 mg (34% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.25 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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