Description
This Japanese Clear Soup is a light and flavorful broth-based soup featuring delicate dashi broth, soft tofu, tender mushrooms, and a hint of soy sauce and mirin. Perfect as a soothing appetizer or a gentle, comforting dish, this recipe is quick to prepare and embodies traditional Japanese flavors with a clean, clear presentation.
Ingredients
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Soup Base
- 4 cups dashi broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon mirin
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup tofu, cubed
- 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Bring Broth to Simmer: In a medium pot, bring the dashi broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat, ensuring the base is hot but not boiling vigorously.
- Add Ingredients: Add the cubed tofu, sliced mushrooms, soy sauce, and mirin to the simmering broth. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 5 minutes to let the tofu and mushrooms absorb the flavors and become tender.
- Finish with Green Onions: Remove the pot from heat and stir in the chopped green onions, adding a fresh aromatic note to the soup.
- Serve: Ladle the clear soup into small bowls and serve hot, enjoying the light yet savory Japanese flavors.
Notes
- Dashi broth is traditional for authentic flavor, but vegetable broth can be used as a vegetarian alternative.
- Use silken tofu for a softer texture or firm tofu for a chewier bite.
- You can substitute shiitake mushrooms for other sliced mushrooms based on preference.
- Adjust soy sauce quantity to control saltiness according to taste.
