This vegetarian version of a Vietnamese pho soup is accented with mushrooms for a rich and meaty flavor.
															Vegetarian Pho
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									Prep:
10 min. - 
									Cook:
20 min. - 
									Serves:
4 
															This vegetarian version of a Vietnamese pho soup is accented with mushrooms for a rich and meaty flavor.
Recipe tags: vegetable base, moderate difficulty, lunch, vegetarian, skillet
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | 
|---|---|
| 3 Tbsp | Better Than Bouillon® Seasoned Vegetable Base | 
| 2 Tbsp | low-sodium soy sauce | 
| 1 tsp | brown sugar | 
| 1 cup | dried shiitake mushrooms | 
| 1 piece | fresh ginger (about 2 inches long), cut into thin slices | 
| 4 cloves | garlic | 
| 1 | cinnamon stick | 
| 1 | whole star anise | 
| 2 | whole cloves | 
| 1 Tbsp | peppercorns | 
| 8 oz | thin rice noodles | 
| ½ lb | thinly sliced mixed mushrooms | 
| 6 | baby bok choy, quartered | 
| 1 cup | matchstick carrots | 
| 1 cup | very small broccoli florets | 
| 2 cups | green onions, thinly sliced | 
| ⅓ cup | cilantro leaves | 
| 2 | jalapeño peppers, thinly sliced | 
| 4 | lime wedges, for serving | 
Directions
In large saucepan, combine 8 cups water, Seasoned Vegetable Base, soy sauce and brown sugar. Add shiitake mushrooms, ginger, garlic, cinnamon stick, star anise, cloves and peppercorns; bring to boil.
Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until fragrant. Strain and return to saucepan. Bring to boil.
Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions; divide among 4 bowls. Top with thinly sliced mixed mushrooms, bok choy, carrots and broccoli. Pour hot broth over top.
Top with, green onions, cilantro and jalapeño. Serve with lime wedges.
Tips: Garnish with Thai basil if desired. Substitute tamari for soy sauce if desired.