Vegetarian Pho

Ingredients (18)

• Two 3-inch Frontier Co-op cinnamon sticks
• 3 Frontier Co-op whole cloves
• 2 Frontier Co-op star anise
• 1 large white onion*, peeled and quartered
• 4-inch piece of fresh ginger*, peeled and halved lengthwise
• 4 cups (32 ounces) vegetable stock or broth
• 4 cups water
• 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce
• 6 ounces (one large handful) rice noodles
• 1 tablespoon avocado oil, mild extra-virgin olive oil or your neutral-flavored oil of choice
• 5 ounces thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms
• Salt
• Mung bean sprouts
• Sprigs of fresh basil (use Thai basil if you can find it) or cilantro
• Sprigs of fresh mint
• Thinly sliced green onions (mostly green parts)
• Very thinly sliced fresh jalapeño (omit if sensitive to spice)
• Small wedges of lime