SIMPLE VEGETARIAN PHO BROTH
The focus of this broth, a base for pho dishes with tofu and a variety of mixed vegetables, is the charred ginger and onion. Spice comes from a bag filled with star anise, peppercorns, cinnamon stick and cloves and more flavor flows from an abundance of sweet vegetables. Nonvegetarians can add fish sauce to this aromatic and beautiful vegan broth if they wish.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories soups and stews, side dish
Time 2h10m
Yield 2 1/2 quarts, serving 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Scorch the onion and ginger by holding the pieces above a flame with tongs, or in a dry frying pan if using an electric stove. Turn the pieces until they are scorched black in places on all sides. Slice the ginger lengthwise.
- Combine the scorched onion and ginger with the water, leeks, turnips, carrots, mushroom stems or dried shiitakes, garlic, lemon grass, salt to taste and 1 tablespoon sugar in a large soup pot and bring to a boil. Tie the spices in a cheesecloth bag and add to the soup. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour. Add the fish sauce if using, and simmer for another hour (2 hours total, with or without the fish sauce). Strain through a cheesecloth-lined strainer. Taste and adjust salt and sugar.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 6, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 88 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Prasaud Goes
[email protected]This pho broth is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Ricardo Ruiz Gomez
[email protected]I love that this recipe is customizable. I added some extra vegetables and spices to make it my own.
Harleigh Skelton
[email protected]This is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.
Shomi Homaira
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect way to use up leftover vegetables. And it's so delicious!
Wanmai Taiharn
[email protected]This is the perfect pho broth for a cold day. It's so warming and comforting. I love the addition of the ginger and lemongrass.
Jeremy OH'are
[email protected]This pho broth is amazing! The flavors are so rich and complex, and it's so easy to make. I love that it's vegetarian, too.
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[email protected]I was skeptical about trying a vegetarian pho broth, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's really delicious and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Taegen Wise
[email protected]This is the best vegetarian pho broth I've ever had! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I love that it's made with simple, healthy ingredients.
Francisca Musinga
[email protected]I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this pho broth. It's so light and refreshing, and the flavors are well-balanced. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone, vegetarian or not.
nathalie zambrano maduro
[email protected]This vegetarian pho broth is amazing! It's so flavorful and satisfying, and it's easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.