Japanese Onion Soup
Japanese Onion Soup is a clear, delicate broth infused with onion, ginger, and a whisper of garlic, poured hot over fresh shiitake and baby portobello mushrooms for a tender bite. Light yet savory, it highlights clean flavors and a gentle warmth, perfect as a calming starter or a soothing bowl on a cool evening, finished with a bright sprinkle of chives.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Japanese Onion Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 52
- Heart Health
- 45
- Metabolic
- 51
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large saucepan or stockpot, add the celery, onion, carrot, ginger, garlic, and a few of the mushrooms. Pour in the chicken stock, beef bouillon, and water. Set the pot over high heat and bring it to a rolling boil. Once it boils, cover, lower the heat to medium, and cook for 45 minutes.
- 2
Put all the remaining mushrooms into a separate pot. When the boiling mixture is finished, set a strainer over the pot with the mushrooms. Strain the cooked soup into the pot with the mushrooms and discard the solids left in the strainer.
- 3
Serve the mushroom broth in small porcelain bowls and sprinkle fresh chives on top. Use Asian soup spoons for an elegant touch.
- Calories 77.54 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 1.57 g Low Source 3%
- Carbohydrate 19.09 g 7%
- Total Fat 0.08 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 653.3 mg High 28%
- Dietary Fiber 7.5 g Good Source 27%
- Total Sugars 14.14 g --
- Added Sugars 13.23 g High 26%
- Calcium 14.02 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.41 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 208.88 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 7.63 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.91 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.12 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Japanese Onion Soup is a Japanese appetizer recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baby Portobello Mushrooms, Beef Bouillon, Celery Sticks, and Chicken Stock. Each serving provides about 77.54 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Japanese Onion Soup?
- It is a Japanese soup recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Japanese Onion Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Portobello Mushrooms, Beef Bouillon, Celery Sticks, Chicken Stock, Diced Carrots. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Japanese Onion Soup?
- Explore these Japanese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Japanese Onion Soup?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 77.54 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Japanese Onion Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Japanese Onion Soup healthy?
- Japanese Onion Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 77.54 calories and 1.57 g of protein, or 3% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 653.3 mg (28% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 13.23 g (26% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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