Craving a bowl of soul-soothing comfort that transports you straight to the bustling streets of Vietnam? Look no further than this Instant Pot Vegan Pho! With its aromatic broth, tender rice noodles, and vibrant fresh herbs, this dish is not just a meal—it's an experience. In just 40 minutes, you can whip up a deliciously fragrant soup that’s perfect for any occasion, whether it's a cozy night in or impressing guests at your next dinner party. Get ready to dive into a world of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and warm your heart!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 1 package rice noodles
- 1 onion, halved
- 4 cloves star anise
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- Fresh herbs (basil, cilantro)
- Sliced jalapeños
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by washing and chopping herbs, slicing jalapeños, and cutting lime into wedges.
- Turn on Instant Pot and select Sauté mode. Dry roast halved onion and whole spices (star anise and cinnamon stick) for 2-3 minutes until fragrant, releasing their essential oils.
- Add vegetable broth and soy sauce to the Instant Pot, stirring to combine with roasted onion and spices.
- Close Instant Pot lid, set valve to sealing position, and select Manual/Pressure Cook mode. Cook on high pressure for 15 minutes to develop deep flavor in the broth.
- Once cooking cycle completes, perform a quick release of pressure to prevent over-cooking.
- Strain broth through a fine-mesh strainer, removing onion and whole spices, returning clear broth to Instant Pot.
- Add rice noodles directly to hot broth, letting them soften for 3-4 minutes until tender but not mushy.
- Ladle hot pho into serving bowls, garnishing generously with fresh herbs, sliced jalapeños, and lime wedges.
- Serve immediately, allowing diners to customize their soup with additional herbs and condiments to taste.
Tips
- Prep Ahead: To save time, wash and chop your herbs, slice the jalapeños, and cut lime wedges before you start cooking. This will make the cooking process smoother and more enjoyable.
- Sauté for Flavor: Don’t skip the sauté step! Dry roasting the onion and spices in the Instant Pot before adding the broth enhances the depth of flavor in your pho.
- Quick Release: After pressure cooking, perform a quick release to maintain the integrity of the broth and prevent overcooking the delicate flavors.
- Customize Your Bowl: Encourage diners to personalize their pho with extra herbs, jalapeños, and lime juice. This not only adds freshness but also allows everyone to tailor the dish to their liking.
- Leftover Broth: If you have leftover broth, store it in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze it for later use. It makes a fantastic base for other soups or stews!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 5g
Fat: 3g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 0mg
