Vietnamese Vegetarian Pho

Recipe makes 2 servings.  1 serving = 1 Yellow, 1 Red, 1/2 Green

INGREDIENTS
1 large onion, peeled and halved
2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and halved lengthwise
3-inch cinnamon stick
2 whole cloves
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
4 cups water
2 teaspoons reduced sodium soy sauce
4 carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped
2 Yellow containers brown rice noodles, cooked
2 Red containers tofu, cubed and cooked in a pan with cooking spray
1/2 Green container mushrooms, sliced and cooked in a pan with cooking spray
1/2 Green container broccoli, cooked in a pan with cooking spray
1/2 cup green onions, chopped
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1/2 lime
Few drops Sriracha sauce

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Char the onion and ginger over an open flame (holding with tongs) or directly under a broiler until slightly blackened, about 5 minutes on each side.  Rinse with water.

2.  In a large pot, dry-roast cinnamon, cloves, and coriander seeds over medium-low heat, stirring to prevent burning.  When you can smell the aroma of the roaster spices, add the water, soy sauce, carrots, and charred onion and ginger.

3.  Bring the broth to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.  Strain and keep hot until ready to serve.

4.  While the broth is simmering, place the noodles in a large bowl and cover with hot water.  Let stand for 20 to 30 minutes or until tender but still chewy.  Drain.

5.  To serve, divide the noodles in two portions.  Arrange the tofu, mushrooms and broccoli over noodles.  Ladle the broth between the two portions.  Top with green onions, cilantro, lime juice and Sriracha.