Delicious Japanese Onion Soup
Delicious Japanese Onion Soup is a heartwarming and flavorful dish that combines the sweetness of onions with fresh vegetables and aromatic mushrooms. This soup is perfect for cozy dinners or quick weeknight meals, making it a go-to recipe for any occasion. With its rich broth infused with ginger and garlic, each spoonful warms the soul and delights the palate. Enjoy it as a starter or pair it with rice or crusty bread for a fulfilling main course.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 cleaning and chopping them finely.
- In a large saucepan, combine all chopped vegetables with chicken stock, beef bouillon granules, and water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Once boiling, cover and reduce heat to medium. Simmer for 45 minutes.
- For a smoother texture, blend the soup using an immersion blender or a regular blender (optional).
- Strain the soup into another pot containing reserved raw mushrooms to enhance flavor and texture.
- Serve hot in bowls, garnished with freshly chopped chives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg