30-Minute Japanese Clear Soup Recipe for Comforting Perfection
A light and savory Japanese clear soup with umami flavors, perfect as a starter or a healthy side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
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- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or dashi for authenticity)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp mirin (optional for sweetness)
- 1 clove garlic, smashed
- ½ inch fresh ginger, sliced
- ½ cup thinly sliced carrots
- ½ cup sliced white or baby bella mushrooms
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- Optional: seaweed pieces or bok choy for added texture
Instructions
- Simmer chicken broth, beef broth, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and mirin for 15–20 minutes.
- Add carrots and mushrooms, simmer until tender.
- Optionally strain the broth for clarity.
- Stir in green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
- Serve hot as a starter or light meal.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth.
- Adjust soy sauce to taste.
- Best served fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg