Fast Pho

• 8 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 whole star anise
• 1/2 recipe Noodles and Vegetables, or
• 6 cups steamed vegetables, 2 cups cooked rice noodles, and 3/4 cup cubed firm tofu
• 3/8 cup Sesame Dipping Sauce, or 1/2 cup prepared gyoza dipping sauce
• 1 1/4 cups mung bean sprouts
• 1/2 cup torn fresh basil
• 1/4 cup torn fresh mint leaves
• 1 lime, cut into 6 wedges
• Hot chile sauce, such as sriracha, optional

1. Combine broth and star anise in large saucepan, and bring to boil over high heat.
2. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 10 minutes.
3. Add Noodles and Vegetables and Sesame Dipping Sauce to broth, and bring to a simmer.
4. Divide soup among bowls.
5. Top with bean sprouts, basil, and mint.
6. Serve with lime wedges and chile sauce, if using.

vegetable broth, star anise, noodles, steamed vegetables, sesame dipping sauce, mung bean sprouts, fresh basil, mint leaves, lime, chile sauce

Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/fast-pho/ (may not work)