Pho

Ingredients:

-Broth-
1 onion, sliced
1 inch ginger, minced
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 star anise
1/2 teaspoon clove
1/2 teaspoon coriander
4 cups vegetable stock
2 teaspoons soy sauce
4 carrots, chopped
1/2 lb rice noodles

-Toppings and garnishes-
choose as desired

tofu
mushrooms
soy chicken
bok choy
green onion, thinly sliced
jalapeno or thai bird chili, sliced
lime wedges
bean sprouts
cilantro
basil
hoisin sauce
hot pepper sauce

Char onion and ginger on open flame or oven roast until golden.

In a saucepan, dry roast spices and add vegetable stock, soy sauce, carrots, onion, and ginger. Bring to a boil. Remove star anise.

Add toppings and simmer until cooked.

Cook noodles according to package instructions. Divide between two bowls and pour broth on top. Serve with garnishes on the side.