Refreshing Vietnamese Vegetable Pho

"A refreshing and healthy take on the classic Vietnamese soup, this vegetable pho uses shirataki noodles to keep it low-calorie and gluten-free. With a flavorful vegetable broth and a variety of fresh vegetables, it's a satisfying and nutritious meal."

"Pho, a Vietnamese noodle soup, is a beloved dish around the world. Its rich broth, flavorful noodles, and fresh herbs make it a comforting and delicious meal. However, traditional pho recipes can be high in calories and fat due to the use of rice noodles and fatty meats. This recipe for vegetable pho offers a healthier alternative without sacrificing any of the flavor. The shirataki noodles are a low-calorie, gluten-free option that provide a similar texture to rice noodles. The broth is made with vegetable stock, which is naturally low in calories and fat. And the variety of fresh vegetables adds flavor, nutrition, and a vibrant color to the soup. Whether you're looking for a healthy weeknight meal or a comforting bowl of soup on a cold day, this vegetable pho is sure to hit the spot."

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 package (8 ounces) shirataki noodles
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms
• 1/2 cup chopped spinach
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Instructions

1. Bring the vegetable broth to a boil in a large pot.
2. Add the shirataki noodles and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are soft.
3. Add the onion, carrots, celery, mushrooms, and spinach to the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
4. Stir in the cilantro and serve immediately.

Why It Works

• The shirataki noodles are a low-calorie, gluten-free alternative to rice noodles.
• The vegetable broth is naturally low in calories and fat.
• The variety of fresh vegetables adds flavor, nutrition, and a vibrant color to the soup.