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Japanese Clear Soup


  • Author: lu-ann
  • Total Time: 75 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A delicious and comforting soup featuring vibrant vegetables in a clear broth, perfect as a starter or light meal.


Ingredients

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  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 large sweet onion, peeled and cut into wedges
  • 6 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
  • 2 large carrots, cut into chunks
  • 2-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
  • 4 whole scallions, chopped
  • 10 button mushrooms, sliced thin
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Place a large 8-quart stock pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the sesame oil to the pot.
  3. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and ginger. Sear the veggies on all sides to caramelize, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth, beef broth, and water. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. Lower the heat to a low boil and let it simmer for at least one hour.
  6. Use a skimmer to remove the vegetables from the broth.
  7. Taste the broth and add salt as needed.
  8. To serve, ladle hot broth into bowls and sprinkle chopped scallions and sliced mushrooms over the top.

Notes

Feel free to customize by adding different vegetables or proteins like tofu or cooked chicken.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: soup, Japanese soup, clear broth, healthy soup