Description
A delicate and savory Japanese Onion Soup, a clear broth with subtle flavors of onion, ginger, and garlic, light, comforting, and deeply satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups vegetable broth (or dashi for a more traditional flavor)
- 1 medium white onion, thinly sliced into rings
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sauté for about 1 minute.
- Add thinly sliced onion rings, cook for 2–3 minutes until softened but not browned.
- Pour in vegetable broth and soy sauce, stir gently.
- Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and let simmer uncovered for 10–12 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed.
- Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with chopped green onions.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, substitute tamari or coconut aminos for soy sauce. Add mushrooms, tofu, or other vegetables for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Japanese onion soup, clear soup, ginger garlic broth, light soup