Japanese Clear Soup: Light Comfort in Every Delicious Spoon

This Japanese Clear Soup offers a delightful balance of savory flavors and healthy ingredients, perfect for any diet.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 15

Servings: 4 cups

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: Japanese

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Broth

2 tablespoons sesame oil can substitute with peanut oil
6 cups chicken broth low-sodium options available
4 cups beef broth or mushroom broth for vegetarian
2 cups water

For the Vegetables

1 medium sweet onion yellow or white onions can be used
4 cloves garlic freshly smashed cloves preferred
1 medium carrot optional for a clearer broth
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger adjust quantity to preference
to taste scallions can be added to the pot or used for garnish
to taste button mushrooms shiitake mushrooms are a flavorful alternative

For Seasoning

to taste salt adjust based on broth saltiness

Equipment

8-quart stock pot

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Japanese Clear Soup

Heat the sesame oil in an 8-quart stock pot over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes.
Add the sliced sweet onion, smashed garlic cloves, diced carrot, and grated ginger. Sauté for 5 minutes.
Pour in the chicken broth, beef broth, and water. Bring to a rolling boil in about 5-7 minutes.
Reduce heat to low and let the soup simmer uncovered for at least one hour.
Strain the soup to remove the vegetables and add salt to taste.
Serve the broth in bowls, garnished with scallions and sliced button mushrooms.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 8gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Customize with additional vegetables like bok choy or snap peas as desired.

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