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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."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 37 stars. This recipe average a 4.1 star rating.
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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

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 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 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 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 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 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 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 0 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 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 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
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 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 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2003 by UZIMIKE
This was not bad. It did not taste that much like what you get in a Japanese restaurant, but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2007 by KPITTS1
Just like the soup served at our local Japanese place but with a little more bite. I didn't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2006 by KATEFOODFUN
We didn't use the mushrooms (personal pref) but it still turned out good and just like the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2005 by MIASMAMA
I don't know what I did, but mine did not turn out like the restaurant versions. I was very... MORE