Pho Soup

Base:

• 1 pound cremini mushrooms, roughly chopped 
• 2 stalks celery, diced 
• 1 whole carrot, peeled and diced 
• 1 yellow onion, peeled and diced 
• 2 thumb-sized pieces fresh ginger, diced 
• 1 stalk lemongrass, pounded with the back of knife, then roughly chopped 
• 4 tablespoons canola oil 
• 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, leaves roughly chopped 
• 1 bunch sweet basil, leaves roughly chopped 
• 3 jalapenos, roughly chopped 
• 2 heaping tablespoons sambal oelek 
• 1/2 cup soy sauce 
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil 
• Salt

Spicy vinaigrette:

• 1/4 cup sambal oelek
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar

Suggested medley of roasted vegetables for soup:

• Eggplant
• Carrot
• Red pepper
• Shiitake mushrooms
• Fresh spinach
• Snow peas
• "Dragon" noodles, fresh ramen, lo mein or buckwheat noodles
• Lime wedges, for garnish