Vegan Pho (Vietnamese Noodle Soup)

Name: Vegan Pho (Vietnamese Noodle Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 1 large white onion (peeled and halved); 3- inch piece of fresh ginger (halved lengthwise); 5 star anise; 4 whole cloves; 3 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks; 2 cardamom pods; 1 tablespoon whole coriander seeds; 8 cups good-quality vegetable stock (or mushroom stock*); 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari; 2 teaspoons rice vinegar; fine sea salt (to taste); 7 ounces uncooked thin rice noodles; 1 tablespoon olive oil (or any neutral-flavored oil); 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms (thinly sliced); 2 heads baby bok choy (halved); optional: 1-2 cups extra veggies (such as sliced carrots (broccoli florets, snow peas, etc.)); garnishes: fresh herbs (cilantro

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:50min

This easy vegan pho recipe is made with the most delicious rich broth and your choice of veggies (plus tofu, if you'd like). I highly recommend making a double batch while you're at it!

Updated at: Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:24:04 GMT