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Japanese Onion Soup

SUBMITTED BY: Sawako  PHOTO BY: Janie 

"The basic Japanese soup that's given out as an appetizer at most Japanese restaurants. Very mild, a bit salty, and a touch of tang. It's a very improvisable recipe; most of the ingredients' quantities can be changed according to taste. Use your favorite mushrooms in this recipe."
Japanese Onion Soup Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 50 times with an average star rating of 4.1
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  45 Min
READY IN  1 Hr

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 stalk celery, chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1/2 carrot, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
  • 1/4 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
  • 2 tablespoons chicken stock
  • 3 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
  • 1 cup chopped fresh shiitake mushrooms
  • 2 quarts water
  • 1 cup baby portobello mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives

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DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large saucepan or stockpot, combine the celery, onion, carrot, ginger, garlic, and a few of the mushrooms. Add chicken stock, beef bouillon, and water. Place the pot over high heat, and bring to a rolling boil. When the mixture reaches boiling, cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 45 minutes.
  2. Place all of the remaining mushrooms into a separate pot. When the boiling mixture is done, place a strainer over the pot with the mushrooms in it. Strain the cooked soup into the pot with the mushrooms. Discard strained materials.
  3. Serve the broth with mushrooms in small porcelain bowls, and sprinkle fresh chives over the top. Use Asian soup spoons for an elegant effect.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.06 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 8, 2008 by JanxAngel 
Maybe I did something wrong here, but my roommate says it tasted like "slightly flavored... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.06 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 8, 2008 by Jillian N. 
After I read the reviews stating that this recipe is 'bland' and tasted like 'onion flavored... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.06 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 16, 2007 by newwifeandmom 
This approximated Benihana's onion soup, but didn't quite make it. Still good, though! I made... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.06 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 23, 2003 by I'm nuts too... 
We frequent a japanese steak house (Domo 77) that serves this, yummm. My 11 year old asked if... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.06 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 24, 2007 by nicolealine 
Absolutely loved this recipe. I've been looking for a Japanese Onion Soup recipe for years --... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.06 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 9, 2009 by SHOCKLEY1 
This was fantastic - better than our favorite restaurant. Only change, omit the chicken stock... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.06 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 13, 2006 by amydoll 
I used six bouillon cubes and just let them dissolve in the water. After straining, I added... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.06 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 30, 2006 by Marilyn 
This soup is fabulous. It tastes similar to what you would get in a Japanese place. I love... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.06 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 15, 2008 by Hollie 
This is wonderful. I don't know why some people said it didn't taste like much because it has... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.06 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 30, 2006 by JLEHNIG 
I left out the carrots, but the soup was exactly the light kind of soup I was looking for. MORE

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Nutritional Information
Japanese Onion Soup

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 25

  • Total Fat: 0.2g
  • Cholesterol: < 1mg
  • Sodium: 257mg
  • Total Carbs: 4.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.9g
  • Protein: 1.4g

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