Vegetarian Shrimp Pho

Savor the comforting flavors of this Vegetarian Shrimp Pho, a plant-based twist on the classic Vietnamese favorite. This hearty and aromatic noodle soup features a deeply flavorful broth infused with charred onion, ginger, and warming spices like cinnamon, star anise, and cloves. The addition of tender rice noodles and succulent plant-based shrimp makes it both satisfying and completely meat-free. Topped with fresh herbs like cilantro and basil, crisp bean sprouts, lime wedges, and spicy jalapeño slices, this pho is a vibrant and customizable dish that will please any palate. Perfect for a cozy dinner, it’s quick to prepare in under an hour and serves as a wholesome, dairy-free and sustainable alternative to traditional shrimp pho.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 cups vegetable broth
• 1 large, sliced onion
• 2 inches, sliced ginger
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 3 star anise
• 4 cloves
• 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 12 pieces plant-based shrimp
• 8 ounces rice noodles
• 2 cups bean sprouts
• 0.5 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
• 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1 cut into wedges lime
• 2 sliced green onions
• 1 sliced jalapeno
• 4 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 4 tablespoons sriracha sauce

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the onion and ginger. Dry-roast them for about 5 minutes until slightly charred and fragrant.

Step 2

Add the vegetable broth to the pot along with the cinnamon stick, star anise, cloves, and coriander seeds.

Step 3

Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and let it simmer for 30 minutes to allow the spices to infuse into the broth.

Step 4

Meanwhile, prepare the rice noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.

Step 5

Once the broth is ready, strain it through a fine mesh sieve into another pot to remove the solids. Return the broth to the stove, and add soy sauce, adjusting the seasoning as needed.

Step 6

Add the plant-based shrimp to the broth and let them heat through for about 2-3 minutes.

Step 7

To serve, divide cooked noodles into bowls and ladle the hot broth with shrimp over them.

Step 8

Top each bowl with bean sprouts, cilantro, basil leaves, a squeeze of lime juice, sliced green onions, and jalapeno slices.

Step 9

Serve with hoisin sauce and sriracha sauce on the side for additional flavor customization.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2935.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1620.3

Total Fat 28.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.0g
Cholesterol 1.9mg	0%
Sodium 9206.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 298.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 50.0g	0%
Total Sugars 77.8g
Protein 65.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 684.2mg	0%
Iron 23.5mg	0%
Potassium 5020.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 15.0%

Protein: 15.3%

Carbs: 69.7%