Vegetarian Pho

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A wonderful vegetarian version of this traditional vietnamese soup. One of my favorites.

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Steps

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To make the broth , heat a large pot over medium-high heat.

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Add the onion , shallots , garlic , ginger , cinnamon sticks , star anise , and cloves and dry-roast , stirring occasionally , until the vegetables begin to char.

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Add the stock and soy sauce and bring to a boil over high heat.

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Turn the heat down to medium-low , cover , and simmer for about 25 minutes.

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Strain into a clean pot and discard the solids.

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Taste the broth and add salt if necessary.

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Keep warm over low heat.

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While the broth is simmering , prepare the rice noodles.

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Place the noodles in a large bowl.

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Pour boiling water over the noodles to cover and soak for 20 minutes.

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When you are ready to assemble the soup , add the seitan or tofu to the warm broth and allow to heat through.

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Drain the soaked rice noodles and divide evenly among 4 to 6 large bowls.

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Using a slotted spoon , scoop the seitan or tofu out of the broth and distribute among the bowls.

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Ladle the hot broth over the noodles.

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Serve the bowls of pho .

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Ingredients

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onion, shallots, garlic cloves, ginger, cinnamon sticks, star anise pods, cloves, vegetable stock, soy sauce, salt, rice noodles, seitan, scallions, bean sprouts, basil, lime, hoisin sauce, chili paste