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    Recipes » Recipes » Lunch & Dinner

    Vegan Pho (GF)

    Last updated - July 14, 2021; Published - August 14, 2018 By Rhian Williams 8 Comments

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    Photo of a blue bowl with noodle soup and vegetables against a marble background

    This Vegan Pho is super quick and easy to make and has the most flavourful broth. The perfect comforting yet healthy plant-based dinner.

    Photo of a blue bowl with noodle soup and vegetables against a marble background

    What is Pho?

    Pho is a Vietnamese soup that's made of broth, vegetables, herbs and rice noodles. The broth is usually made with meat such as chicken or beef, and is simmered for a few hours, sometimes even up to 24 hours.

    However, not everyone, myself included, has time or patience to simmer broth for 24 hours, or even one hour, so I'm sharing a super quick and easy vegan pho that's ready in less than 30 minutes!

    Why you'll love this Vegan Pho:

    • it's full of flavour
    • it's warming and comforting
    • it's healthy and nutritious 
    • it's veggie-packed
    • it's filling and satisfying
    • it's made using simple ingredients
    • it's easily customisable as you can add whatever you want
    • it's quick and easy to make
    • it's naturally gluten-free!

    How to make this Vegan Pho:

    For a fast and easy broth, I used onion, garlic, ginger and meaty shiitake mushrooms. Herbs like coriander (cilantro), basil and mint add extra fragrance and aroma.

    Tamari (or soy sauce) adds umami flavour, whilst miso adds even more savouriness, and sesame oil adds a meaty richness.

    Photo of a blue plate with chopped onions, garlic, ginger, shiitake mushrooms and herbs

    1. Cook of soak the rice noodles according to instructions on the packet
    2. Meanwhile, fry the onion, garlic, ginger, mushrooms and coriander (cilantro)
    3. Add water and other seasonings to make the broth. Bring to the boil and simmer to let the flavours develop
    4. Add the cooked rice noodles to the broth and serve

    Collage of four process shots showing you how to make Vegan Pho

    Tips for making this Vegan Pho recipe:

    • You can use this recipe as a template and add any type of vegetables you like - Chinese cabbage, spinach, beansprouts or carrots work well
    • I used shiitake mushrooms, but you can use any other mushrooms if you can't get hold of them
    • Use white miso to create a sweet, mellow broth, or red miso for a deeply rich, meatier broth
    • Add tofu or edamame for extra protein

    Photo of a blue bowl with noodle soup and vegetables against a marble background

    More comforting vegan soups:

    • Miso Brown Rice Soup
    • Shirataki Noodle Ramen
    • Buckwheat Noodle Soup
    • Miso Pumpkin Soup

    If you try out this recipe or anything else from my blog, I’d really love to hear any feedback! Please give it a rating, leave a comment, or tag a photo @rhiansrecipes #rhiansrecipes on Instagram! Thank you.

    Photo of a blue bowl with noodle soup and vegetables against a marble background

    Vegan Pho (GF)

    This Vegan Pho is super quick and easy to make and has the most flavourful broth. The perfect comforting yet healthy plant-based dinner.
    4.67 from 6 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Asian
    Keyword: vegan noodle soup, vegan pho, vegetarian pho
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 306kcal
    Author: Rhian Williams

    Ingredients

    • 100 g (3.5 oz) rice noodles (ensure gluten-free if necessary)
    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or sub rapeseed oil)
    • 1 onion , finely sliced
    • 1 clove of garlic , minced
    • 1 cm (½ inch) ginger , minced
    • Handful coriander (cilantro) , roughly chopped
    • 100 g (3.5 oz) shiitake mushrooms , roughly chopped
    • 1 tablespoon tamari (or soy sauce if not gluten-free)
    • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
    • 1 heaped teaspoon miso (ensure gluten-free if necessary)
    • Salt + pepper to taste

    To serve (optional):

    • Fresh coriander (cilantro)
    • Fresh basil
    • Fresh mint
    • Fresh chilli, finely sliced

    Instructions

    • Cook or soak the rice noodles according to instructions on packet
    • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a saucepan and add the onion, garlic, ginger, coriander and shiitake mushrooms once hot
    • Fry for around 7 minutes, until softened and fragrant 
    • Add the tamari, sesame oil, miso and salt + pepper with 1.2 litres (5 cups) of water
    • Bring to the boil then turn down the heat and simmer for around 10 minutes
    • Add the cooked rice noodles, taste the soup and adjust seasonings if necessary
    • Pour into bowls and sprinkle with desired toppings

    Notes

    Tips for making this Vegan Pho recipe:

    • You can any type of vegetables you like e.g. Chinese cabbage, spinach, beansprouts or carrots 
    • I used shiitake mushrooms, but you can use any other mushrooms if you can't get hold of them
    • Use white miso to create a sweet, mellow broth, or red miso for a deeply rich, meatier broth
    • Add tofu or edamame for extra protein
    Nutrition Facts
    Vegan Pho (GF)
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 306 Calories from Fat 81
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 9g14%
    Saturated Fat 6g30%
    Sodium 451mg19%
    Potassium 232mg7%
    Carbohydrates 51g17%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 3g3%
    Protein 4g8%
    Vitamin C 4.5mg5%
    Calcium 22mg2%
    Iron 0.8mg4%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Made the recipe?Tag @rhiansrecipes on instagram and use the hashtag #rhiansrecipes!

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    1. Anonymous

      April 04, 2018 at 12:08 am

      5 stars
      really enjoyed this recipe thanks Rhian ! xx

      Reply
      • Rhian Williams

        April 04, 2018 at 9:50 am

        Thank you!

    2. Mariana Davison

      August 14, 2018 at 8:23 pm

      With so much rain this warm bowl of pho is all I need

      Reply
      • Rhian Williams

        August 14, 2018 at 9:05 pm

        Yes I definitely agree! Thank you so much!

    3. Catarina

      August 14, 2018 at 9:19 pm

      5 stars
      Reminds me of being back in Vietnam! Lovely 🙂

      Reply
      • Rhian Williams

        August 14, 2018 at 11:25 pm

        Aw great, thank you so much!

    4. Julie

      March 24, 2020 at 9:06 am

      5 stars
      Easy ingredients, real taste! Love your recipe. Thanks a lot for this lovely recipe!

      Reply
      • Rhian Williams

        March 24, 2020 at 1:34 pm

        Thank you so much, so glad you liked it!!

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