Vegetable Pho-Inspired Soup with Tea Broth

Name: Vegetable Pho-Inspired Soup with Tea Broth
Prep time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Thai,
Ingredients: 1 package (8 oz) shirataki noodles; 1 tsp McCormick Gourmet™ Chinese 5 Spice Blend; 1 tsp McCormick® Garlic, Minced; 1 tsp McCormick® Onion Powder; 1/2 tsp McCormick® Red Pepper, Crushed; 2 tbsps loose Lapsang Souchong tea; 2 tbsps hoisin sauce; 4 cups boiling water; 2 green onions thinly sliced; 1/4 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper; 1/4 cup julienned carrots; 1/4 cup thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms; 4 sprigs fresh cilantro; Lime wedges

This flavorful, tea-based broth steeps in a French coffee press with spices. It serves as a perfect base for a vegetable version of Vietnamese pho, a comforting noodle soup.

20m

PREP TIME

36

CALORIES

14

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Vegetable Pho
1 package (8 ounces) shirataki noodles
1 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet™ Chinese Five Spice Blend
1 teaspoon McCormick® Minced Garlic
1 teaspoon McCormick® Onion Powder
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Crushed Red Pepper
2 tablespoons loose Lapsang Souchong tea
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
4 cups boiling water
Garnishes
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
1/4 cup julienned carrots
1/4 cup thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms Substitutions available
- wild mushrooms
4 sprigs fresh cilantro
Lime wedges

KEY PRODUCTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Rinse noodles with hot water in colander. Divide among 4 soup bowls.
2 Place spices, tea leaves, hoisin sauce and water in 8-cup French press. Let stand 3 minutes. Using the French press plunger, strain stock. Pour clear liquid evenly into bowls. Sprinkle with desired garnishes.

TIPS AND TRICKS

Shirataki noodles can be found in Asian markets, health food stores, or in refrigerator case in the produce aisle of some supermarkets. If unavailable, substitute 4 ounces rice noodles, cooked as directed on package.