Description
This Japanese Clear Mushroom Soup is a delicate and flavorful broth that highlights the umami-rich taste of mushrooms. Light yet savory, it’s the perfect starter or a soothing dish for any meal. With aromatic herbs and a clear, comforting broth, this Japanese soup is simple to make and packs a punch of flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups dashi stock (you can use instant dashi powder or make it from scratch)
- 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced (or a mix of mushrooms like oyster, enoki, or button mushrooms)
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions (scallions)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 1 tsp sesame oil (optional, for added flavor)
- 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp white pepper (optional, for a mild heat)
- Fresh parsley or cilantro (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- In a medium pot, bring the dashi stock to a simmer over medium heat.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until the mushrooms have softened and released their flavors into the broth.
- Stir in the soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil (if using), salt, and white pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more soy sauce or salt if needed.
- Let the soup simmer for another 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Just before serving, stir in the sliced green onions and remove the soup from heat.
- Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Dashi is the backbone of many Japanese soups, giving them a deep umami flavor. If you can’t find pre-made dashi or dashi powder, you can make your own using kombu (dried seaweed) and bonito flakes.
- You can customize the soup by adding other ingredients like tofu cubes, spinach, or a small dash of sake for a richer taste.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Soup, Starter
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0g