Vegan pho with seitan recipe - Vietnamese soup - Vegetarian

Name: Vegan Pho with Seitan
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 240 min
Total time: 245 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon coriander seeds; 1 tablespoon whole cloves; 6 star anise; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 tablespoon fennel seed; 1 tablespoon whole cardamom pods; 4 1/2 inch knobs fresh ginger, sliced; 1 onion, sliced; 1 quart (four cups) vegetable broth; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 8 ounces Vietnamese rice noodles; 1 cup shredded seitan; To Garnish:; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro; 1/2 cup chopped Thai basil; 2 cups mung bean sprouts; 1/4 cup sliced scallions

Prep: 5 mins

Cook: 4 hrs

Total: 4 hrs 5 mins

Servings: 4 to 6 servings

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Vegan pho with seitan and an incredibly powerful mix of spices - including star anise, whole cardamom, and fresh ginger - to bring out an authentic Vietnamese flavor, even without the meat. If you don't have a crock pot or slow cooker, heat the soup on low heat for at least one hour.

Reprinted with permission from The Big Book of Vegan Recipes

1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 tablespoon whole cloves
6 star anise
1 cinnamon stick
1 tablespoon fennel seed
1 tablespoon whole cardamom pods
4 1/2 inch knobs fresh ginger, sliced
1 onion, sliced
1 quart (four cups) vegetable broth
1 teaspoon soy sauce
8 ounces Vietnamese rice noodles
1 cup shredded seitan
To Garnish:
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup chopped Thai basil
2 cups mung bean sprouts
1/4 cup sliced scallions

Gather the ingredients.

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In a dry nonstick skillet, quickly heat the spices, ginger, and onion over medium-high heat, until the seeds start to pop, about 5 minutes. The onion and ginger should look slightly caramelized.

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Place the mixture in cheesecloth and tie it securely.

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In a 4-quart slow cooker, place the cheesecloth pouch. Add the broth, soy sauce, noodles, and seitan. Cover, and cook on low for 4 hours.

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Remove the cheesecloth packet after cooking. Serve each bowl topped with cilantro, basil, sprouts, and scallions.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
150	Calories
2g	Fat
29g	Carbs
8g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4 to 6
Amount per serving
Calories	150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g	3%
Saturated Fat 0g	2%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 564mg	25%
Total Carbohydrate 29g	11%
Dietary Fiber 7g	23%
Protein 8g
Calcium 259mg	20%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.