Description
Japanese Clear Soup is a delightful and nourishing broth that brings warmth and comfort to any meal. This light yet flavorful soup features a harmonious blend of aromatic vegetables and rich chicken and beef broths, making it perfect for unwinding after a long day or impressing dinner guests. With its quick preparation and versatility, you can easily enjoy it as an appetizer or elevate it to a main course by adding your favorite proteins and veggies. This recipe is not only easy to customize but also a healthy choice packed with nutrients, making it a wonderful addition to your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 2 teaspoons sesame oil (or peanut oil)
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 large sweet onion, cut into wedges
- 6 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 large carrots, cut into chunks
- 2-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
- 4 scallions, chopped
- 10 button mushrooms, thinly sliced
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- In a large stock pot over medium-high heat, add the sesame oil.
- Once hot, add the onion, garlic, carrots, and ginger. Sear until caramelized.
- Pour in the chicken broth, beef broth, and water; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for at least one hour.
- Use a skimmer to remove solids from the broth; season with salt as needed.
- Serve hot in bowls topped with chopped scallions and sliced mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg