30-Min Vegetarian Pho Soup

It only takes 30 minutes to make this quick and tasty vegetarian version of the famous Vietnamese pho soup. Great for a cozy dinner during the week

Ingredients:

• 8 cups vegetable broth
• 1 onion, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 thumb-sized ginger, sliced
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 3 star anise
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 package 8 oz rice noodles
• 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
• 2 cups bok choy, chopped
• 1 cup bean sprouts
• Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
• Lime wedges for serving

Instructions:

In a large pot, combine vegetable broth, onion, garlic, ginger, cinnamon stick, star anise, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and rice vinegar

Bring the broth to a simmer and let it cook for 15 minutes to infuse the flavors

While the broth simmers, cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions

Drain and set aside

Strain the broth to remove solids, leaving a clear broth in the pot

Add shiitake mushrooms and bok choy to the broth

Simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender

Divide the cooked rice noodles among serving bowls and ladle the hot broth with vegetables over the noodles

Top each bowl with bean sprouts and garnish with cilantro leaves

Serve the Vegetarian Pho Soup hot with lime wedges on the side

Enjoy your quick and flavorful 30-minute vegetarian pho soup