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Japanese Clear Soup

Japanese Clear Soup: A Healthy Hibachi Classic You’ll Love

This Japanese Clear Soup offers comforting warmth and rich umami flavors, making it a delightful and healthy appetizer or main dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Simmering Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil substitute with peanut oil if unavailable
  • 4 cups chicken broth opt for low-sodium to control salt levels
  • 4 cups beef broth can be replaced with vegetable broth for a vegetarian version
  • 4 cups water adjust according to desired richness
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium sweet onion substitute with yellow onion if needed
  • 2 cloves garlic use fresh for best results
  • 2 medium carrots other root vegetables like parsnips can be used as substitutes
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger use fresh for flavor intensity
  • 2 stalks scallions can be replaced with chives or omitted
  • 8 ounces button mushrooms substitute with shiitake mushrooms for a different flavor profile
Seasoning
  • to taste salt adjust to taste

Equipment

  • 8-quart stock pot

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat a large 8-quart stock pot over medium-high heat and add sesame oil.
  2. Sauté sweet onion, garlic, carrots, and ginger until caramelized, ensuring the garlic does not burn.
  3. Pour in chicken broth, beef broth, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a low boil.
  4. Simmer for at least one hour to develop flavors.
  5. Remove the vegetables to keep the broth clear and season with salt as needed.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with chopped scallions and sliced mushrooms.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the soup to simmer for at least an hour for the best flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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