Japanese Clear Soup Recipe
A delicate and flavorful Japanese Clear Soup that combines a rich blend of chicken and beef broths with aromatic vegetables and fresh mushrooms, garnished with scallions for a comforting and light traditional dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
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Broth
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil (or peanut oil)
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 4 cups beef broth
- 4 cups water
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 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, thinly sliced
Seasoning
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Aromatics: Place a large 8-quart stock pot over medium-high heat. Add the sesame or peanut oil, then add the onion wedges, smashed garlic cloves, carrot chunks, and sliced ginger. Sear the vegetables on all sides until they are caramelized but be careful not to burn the garlic for optimal flavor.
- Add Broths and Water: Pour in the chicken broth, beef broth, and water into the pot with the seared vegetables. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Simmer the Soup: Once boiling, reduce the heat to maintain a low boil and let the broth simmer for at least one hour. This slow simmering allows the flavors to fully develop and meld together.
- Strain and Season: Use a skimmer or slotted spoon to remove the cooked vegetables from the broth. Taste the clear soup and season with salt as needed, adjusting to your preference.
- Serve: Ladle the hot clear broth into serving bowls. Garnish each bowl with the chopped scallions and thinly sliced button mushrooms, serving immediately to enjoy the fresh and aromatic soup at its best.
Notes
- Use high-quality chicken and beef broths for a richer flavor.
- Caramelizing the vegetables adds depth and sweetness to the broth.
- Do not burn the garlic to avoid bitterness in the soup.
- You can substitute the beef broth with all chicken broth for a lighter taste.
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and omit beef broth.
- The soup can be made in advance; refrigerate and reheat gently before serving.
- Adjust salt carefully at the end to avoid oversalting.
Keywords: Japanese soup, clear broth soup, chicken broth soup, beef broth soup, scallion garnish, light soup, traditional Japanese recipe
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