Shiitake Bone Broth Pho – Nourished Natural Health

Ingredients

• 2 whole cinnamon sticks
• 2 star anise
• 6 whole cloves
• 1 onion, peeled and chopped into quarters
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
• 5cm knob ginger, sliced lengthways into 2 pieces
• 1 Tbsp coconut or olive oil
• 100g shiitake mushrooms, sliced thinly
• Pinch salt
• 3 small bunches baby bok choy (or sub spinach or kale)
• 2 cups bone broth (or vegetable stock)
• 4 cups water
• 1 Tbsp fish sauce (or tamari for vegetarian option)
• 2 cups fresh basil leaves, torn
• 1 packet rice noodles
• To top: Lime wedges, chopped green onions, fresh basil leaves