(Crockpot) Pho

ONE
1 onion, coarsely chopped
1 T minced ginger
2 T anisette seeds
1 cinnamon stick
2T tamari or other soy sauce
5 cups veggie broth

TWO (sauteed in a saucepan until browned)
1 t peanut oil
1 package seitan, chopped

THREE (blend together)
3 T tamari sauce
1 1/2 T fresh lime juice
2 T brown rice miso paste
2 T water

FOUR
6 oz dry rice sticks, soaked in cold water for 15 minutes

Cook the ingredients in ONE in the crockpot on low for 6 hours or on high for 4 hrs. Stir the ingredients in TWO and THREE and cook for 5 or 10 more minutes on low, or until the noodles are tender. Do not let it sit on the warm setting, as the broth will begin to evaporate. Serve with cilantro.