Japenese-Inspired Clear Onion Soup
Clear onion soup is a light and flavorful soup that typically features a clear broth infused with sautéed onions, garlic, celery, and carrots. Whether you choose to strain the vegetables or leave them in the soup is up to you. This soup can be garnished with green onions and mushrooms, offering a comforting and aromatic option, especially as an appetizer or when you're feeling under the weather.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 large onions diced
- 2 carrot peeled and chopped
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3/4 tsp ground ginger
- 8 cups broth chicken, beef or vegetable
- salt/pepper
- 2 cups mushrooms
- Optional: sriracha and coconut aminos
- green onions for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, sauté the onions and garlic with 1 tablespoon of sesame seed oil.
- Add the carrots, celery, onions, and ginger. Sauté together until tender.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper and add in the chicken and beef broth.
- Bring to a boil and then simmer for 30 minutes.
- Strain the veggies from the broth. Don’t throw them away, you can pop them in the fridge and use them for another meal or recipe.
- Ladle the soup into a bowl and add a handful of green onions and thinly sliced mushrooms
- For additional flavor you can also add a splash of soy sauce and sriracha to taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 21kcal | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g