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Japanese Clear Soup

Savor Every Sip of Authentic Japanese Clear Soup

Enjoy the light and flavorful Japanese Clear Soup, a comforting dish perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Broth
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil Substitute with peanut oil for a twist.
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth Use low-sodium if watching sodium intake.
  • 4 cups Beef Broth For a vegetarian option, use vegetable broth.
  • 2 cups Water Adjust based on desired soup richness.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 large Sweet Onion Yellow onions can be a substitute.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh is preferable; powdered works in a pinch.
  • 2 large Carrots Baby carrots can be used if halved.
  • 1 inch Fresh Ginger Ground ginger may be used, though fresh is recommended.
  • 3 stalks Scallions Chives serve as a delightful alternative.
  • 8 ounces Button Mushrooms Feel free to substitute with your favorite mushroom variety.
For Seasoning
  • to taste Salt Taste before adding to avoid over-salting.

Equipment

  • 8-quart stock pot

Method
 

Step-By-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by heating a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Add sesame oil and let it shimmer, then toss in chopped sweet onion, minced garlic, sliced carrots, and grated fresh ginger. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
  2. Pour in equal parts chicken and beef broths along with some water, stirring to combine. Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then reduce to maintain a low boil. Cover and let simmer gently for at least 1 hour.
  3. After an hour of simmering, carefully remove the solid vegetables from the broth using a skimmer or fine-mesh strainer. Taste the broth, adjusting the salt as needed.
  4. Ladle the warm broth into bowls, garnishing with finely chopped scallions and thinly sliced button mushrooms. Enjoy warm!

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 1000mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This soup tastes even better the next day! Prepare it in advance for deeper flavors.

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