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Shrimp Pho with Vegetables

A quick and delicious Vietnamese-inspired shrimp noodle soup packed with fresh vegetables and aromatic broth.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound large shrimp
  • 1.5 quart vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 Tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 stick cinnamon stick
  • 1 star anise pod
  • 1 inch ginger (sliced)
  • 8 oz white mushrooms (halved)
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • Salt to taste
  • 6 oz thin rice noodles
  • 3 cups cauliflower or broccoli (from 1 small head)
  • Garnish: Thinly sliced jalapeno, lime wedges

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Thaw the shrimp completely if frozen and pat dry with a paper towel.
  2. Peel shell-on shrimp and reserve shells for the broth.
  3. Combine broth, fish sauce, soy sauce, cinnamon stick, star anise, ginger slices, and shrimp shells in a saucepan and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.
  4. Chop cilantro stems and add to broth; discard solids after simmering.
  5. Bring water to boil in a wide skillet, add rice noodles, soak for 3 to 5 minutes, then drain.
  6. Add mushrooms and broccoli to the broth, cook 4-5 minutes, until tender yet crisp.
  7. Add shrimp to broth and cook 1-2 minutes until firm and pink.
  8. Divide noodles into bowls, ladle broth with shrimp and veggies, and garnish with jalapenos and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

Feel free to add additional herbs or spicy elements for extra flavor.
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