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
- 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 518.94 kcal High
- Protein 17.63 g Good Source
- Carbs 89.98 g Moderate
- Total Fat 11.28 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.48 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 831.59 mg High
- Fiber 6.2 g Good Source
- Sugar 2.58 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 322.24 mg Good Source
- Iron 4.57 mg Good Source
- Potassium 697.35 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 45.8 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 10.69 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 1.99 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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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 518.94 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 518.94 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.
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