Description
Delicious Japanese Onion Soup is a heartwarming dish that blends the sweetness of onions with fresh vegetables and mushrooms to create a soul-soothing broth. This easy onion soup recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re looking to warm up on a chilly night or impress guests at dinner. With aromatic ingredients like ginger and garlic, each bowl offers a delightful depth of flavor that can be enjoyed by everyone. Serve it elegantly in porcelain bowls garnished with chives for an impressive presentation.
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
- Chop all vegetables, including ginger and garlic. Slice the mushrooms, reserving some for later.
- In a large saucepan or stockpot, combine the chopped vegetables with chicken stock, beef bouillon granules, and water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Once boiling, cover the pot and reduce heat to medium; let simmer for 45 minutes.
- For a smoother texture, blend the soup before serving (optional).
- Strain the cooked soup into another pot containing the reserved mushrooms. Discard strained materials.
- Serve hot in small bowls garnished with freshly chopped chives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg