Delicious Japanese Onion Soup
Warm up your evenings with this Delicious Japanese Onion Soup, a comforting blend of sweet onions and savory mushrooms. This family-friendly dish is not only simple to prepare but also packed with flavor, making it perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. With just a handful of wholesome ingredients, you can create a nourishing soup that will have everyone asking for seconds. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with sides like steamed rice or crispy tempura, this soup is sure to become a staple in your home. Dive into this easy recipe and savor every delightful spoonful!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: About 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
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- 1/2 Carrot, chopped
- 1 small Onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Grated fresh ginger root
- 1/4 teaspoon Minced fresh garlic
- 1 tablespoon Minced fresh chives
- 1 cup Baby portobello mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 stalk Celery, chopped
- 1 cup Chopped fresh shiitake mushrooms
- 3 teaspoons Beef bouillon granules
- 2 teaspoons Chicken stock
- 2 quarts Water
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables by chopping the carrot, onion, ginger, garlic, and celery. Slice baby portobello and shiitake mushrooms.
- In a large saucepan or stockpot, combine all chopped vegetables, chicken stock, beef bouillon granules, and water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Once boiling, cover the pot and reduce heat to medium. Simmer for about 45 minutes to meld flavors.
- If desired, blend for a smoother texture using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- Pour the cooked soup through a strainer into another pot to remove solids while keeping mushroom pieces.
- Serve hot in bowls topped with freshly chopped chives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg