Homemade Japanese Clear Mushroom Elixir
This light and umami-packed Japanese Clear Mushroom Soup is the perfect way to start a cozy meal or complement your favorite sushi or tempura dishes. Made with bone broth, fresh mushrooms, and fragrant sesame oil, it’s a healthy, simple, and flavorful soup you’ll love to make on repeat!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soups & Starters
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 32 oz bone broth | Provides the rich, savory base.
- 1–2 pinches garlic powder | Adds subtle flavor depth.
- 1–2 pinches ground ginger | Infuses warmth and aroma.
- 1–2 tsp sesame oil | For that signature nutty flavor.
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms (shiitake, button, or your favorite variety) | Brings earthy umami.
- 2–3 green onions, sliced thinly | A fresh, vibrant garnish.
Instructions
- Heat the Broth: Pour the bone broth into a medium-sized pot and heat it to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Season the Broth: Add garlic powder, ground ginger, and sesame oil to the broth. Stir well to blend the flavors.
- Simmer with Mushrooms: Lower the heat and add the sliced mushrooms. Let the soup simmer for 5–7 minutes, allowing the mushrooms to soften and infuse the broth with their flavor.
- Add Green Onions: Stir in the sliced green onions just before serving to keep their vibrant freshness.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy it hot.
Notes
- Substitute vegetable broth to make this soup vegetarian-friendly.
- Experiment with different mushroom varieties, like enoki or oyster mushrooms, for unique textures.
- Add a drizzle of soy sauce or a touch of miso for a deeper flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg