Easy Homemade Pho Soup To Warm You Up This Season (Vegetarian)

POSTED ON December 21, 2016 BY Lindsay Sibson

Easy Homemade Pho Soup To Warm You Up This Season (Vegetarian)

Written by: Lindsay Sibson

“But I would walk 500 miles and I would walk 500 more…”

This is precisely how I feel about pho.

I’ll walk near and I’ll walk far to get a taste of this delicious soup.

Yes, it’s true – my love interest is a noodle soup. It’s THAT good.

But don’t take my word for it, this PHO recipe will having you falling head over heels in love. And lucky for you, you don’t need to walk anywhere because you can whip this up in the comfort of your own home.

What Is PHO?

Pho is a Vietnamese soup that consists of rice noodles, broth, herbs and meat.

That’s the standard definition – but all you really need to know is that it’s a bowl full of love and happiness and has magical comforting powers that will leave you feeling 100% satisfied.

Benefits Of Easy Homemade PHO

Rice Noodles	Gluten-free! Deliver nutrients in the form of zinc, iron and fiber
Bok Choy	Contain a wealth of vitamins: C, A and K Excellent source of calcium, potassium, iron, magnesium and manganese Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties
Scallions	Low in calories, but contain many antioxidants, lots of plant fiber, minerals and vitamins Plentiful in B-complex vitamins Have high levels of dietary fiber
Bean Sprouts	Full of fiber Contain B vitamins Gives you a boost of vitamin C and K Low in calories and fat-free
Basil	Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties Source of vitamin K, vitamin A and other powerful antioxidants Contains oils and flavonoids that protect the body from illness and infection
Lime	Helps with the digestion of food Protects your eyes from aging and infection Rejuvenates skin Prevents heart disease

Ingredients:

5 cups water
4 ounces rice noodles
2 garlic cloves
1 2-inch piece of ginger, cut in half
2 scallions, finely chopped
2 baby bok choy, sliced lengthwise
½ small yellow onion, cut into 1” pieces
4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and reserved
2 star anise
1 cinnamon stick
1 tbsp peppercorns
½ tsp whole cloves
3 tbsp tamari
1 tbsp rice vinegar

Toppings:

Fresh basil leaves
Mung bean sprouts
Lime slices
Chile sauce

Instructions:

1. Over low heat in a medium pot, add the star anise, cinnamon stick, cloves and peppercorn.

1. - Stir 30 seconds until fragrant.

2. Add the water, onion, garlic, ginger and stems of the mushrooms.

1. - Simmer for 20 minutes.
  - Strain and return the liquid back to the pot.

3. Cut the mushroom caps and add them to the pot.

1. - Add the tamari, rice vinegar and scallions.
  - Simmer 15 minutes.

4. Add bok choy and simmer until tender, about 8 minutes.

5. Taste and adjust seasoning to desired flavor.

6. In a separate pot of salted boiling water, cook the rice noodles according to the package.

1. - Drain and rinse with warm water.

7. Place the noodles in the bottom of a bowl and ladle the pho over the noodles.

- Serve the toppings on a small side plate so each person can customize their own pho!

If you want to “beef up” this soup, you can also choose a protein source of your choice (tofu, edamame, tempeh, animal protein).

And now you can live happily ever after.

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Lindsay Sibson turned her lifelong dream of traveling the world into a reality when she first stepped on a plan in April of 2014. With the simple intention of learning more about this beautiful world, she stepped away from corporate America to explore an alternative lifestyle of long term international travel, volunteering, blogging and pursuing a blissfully happy and fulfilling way of life.

Lindsay documents her journey in hopes of empowering others to find their passion, reignite their spark and freshen their outlook on life. Connect with her on her website and follow her travels on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/_traveloholic_).

Through her blog, Lindsay documents her journey in hopes of empowering others to find their passion, reignite their spark and freshen their outlook on life.