Easy Vegetarian Pho

Name: Easy Vegetarian Pho
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 2 star anise; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns; ¼ teaspoon whole cloves; 5 cups water; ½ small yellow onion, cut into 1” chunks; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 2-inch piece of fresh ginger, sliced in half; 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and reserved; ¼ cup tamari, more to taste; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, more to taste; 2 scallions, finely chopped; 2 baby bok choy, sliced lengthwise into quarters; ½ cup frozen edamame; 4 ounces cooked rice noodles; Lime slices; Mung bean sprouts; Fresh herbs: basil, mint, and/or cilantro; Sriracha, sliced thai chiles, or sliced jalapeños