Vegetarian Pho Crock Pot

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This is a low cal filling soup - i didn't use the seitan and it was still very good and filling. Recipe source: fresh from the vegetarian slow cooker

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Steps

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In crock pot combine the first 7 ingredients , cover and cook on low for 6 hours.

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Meanwhile , heat oil in skillet over medium high heat and add seitan strips.

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Brown on all sides.

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Remove from heat and set aside.

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Strain broth / stock and return broth to crock pot.

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In a small cup combine miso paste with water.

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In a small bowl combine the next 2 ingredients and the miso / water mixture.

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Add to broth in crock pot.

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Stir in drained rice sticks and seitan.

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Cook for 5-10 minutes longer or until rice sticks are soft.

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To serve , ladle soup into bowls and garnish with bean sprouts , scallions and cilantro.

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Ingredients

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onion, green chili pepper, ginger, star anise, cinnamon stick, tamari, vegetable broth, peanut oil, seitan, hoisin sauce, lime juice, barley miso, hot water, rice noodles, bean sprouts, scallions, cilantro