Light and Comforting Japanese Clear Soup
A restaurant-style hibachi favorite, this delicate clear soup is packed with flavor and warmth. Perfect for cozy nights or light meal prep!
🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
🍲 Servings: 10 cups
🍽️ Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil (or peanut oil)
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 4 cups beef broth
- 4 cups water
- 1 large sweet onion, peeled and cut into wedges
- 6 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- 2 large carrots, cut into chunks
- 2-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
- 4 whole scallions, chopped
- 10 button mushrooms, sliced thin
- Salt, to taste
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
- In a large 8-quart stockpot over medium-high heat, add the sesame oil.
- Add onion, garlic, carrots, and ginger. Sear until nicely caramelized — avoid burning the garlic! 🧄🔥
- Pour in chicken broth, beef broth, and water. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a low boil and let simmer for at least 1 hour. ⏳
- Use a skimmer to remove the solids, leaving behind a beautiful clear broth.
- Season with salt to taste.
- To serve: Ladle hot broth into bowls. Top with fresh sliced mushrooms and chopped scallions for a traditional finish. 🍄🌿
💡 Pro Tips
- 🧊 Make ahead: This soup tastes even better the next day!
- 🍱 Storage: Keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- 🍶 Optional add-in: A splash of soy sauce deepens the umami flavor beautifully.
📊 Nutrition Info (Per 1 Cup)
| Serving Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Sugar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 46 | 3g | 5g | 1g | 0g | 2g |
Disclaimer: Nutrition facts are estimated using online tools and may vary based on your ingredients and preparation. Please consult a nutritionist for precise dietary advice.
Japanese Clear Soup That Soothes the Soul 🍜
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 10 cups 1x
- Diet: Low Calorie
Description
Light, brothy, and full of flavor – this hibachi-style Japanese clear soup is just what your soul needs. 🍜 Cozy up with a bowl and feel the calm!
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil (or peanut oil)
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 4 cups beef broth
- 4 cups water
- 1 large sweet onion, peeled and cut into wedges
- 6 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- 2 large carrots, cut into chunks
- 2 inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
- 4 whole scallions, chopped
- 10 button mushrooms, sliced thin
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
1. In a large 8-quart stockpot over medium-high heat, add the sesame oil.
2. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and ginger. Sear until nicely caramelized — avoid burning the garlic!
3. Pour in chicken broth, beef broth, and water. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to a low boil and let simmer for at least 1 hour.
5. Use a skimmer to remove the solids, leaving behind a beautiful clear broth.
6. Season with salt to taste.
7. To serve: Ladle hot broth into bowls. Top with fresh sliced mushrooms and chopped scallions.
Notes
This soup tastes even better the next day.
Keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Add soy sauce to taste for deeper umami flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 46
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 466mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
