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Japanese Clear Soup Recipe

Published: March 19, 2025 Prep Time: About 15 minutes Cook Time: About 20 minutes Total Time: About 35 minutes Serves: 4 Difficulty: Easy Category: Soup Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

  • 4 cups dashi stock
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons mirin
  • 1 tablespoon sake
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup tofu, cubed
  • 1/4 cup spinach leaves
  • 1/4 cup seaweed
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger, grated

Instructions

  1. In a pot, bring dashi stock to a boil
  2. Add soy sauce, mirin, sake, salt, and sugar
  3. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes
  4. Add mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes
  5. Add green onions, tofu, spinach, and seaweed
  6. Simmer for 5 more minutes
  7. Add ginger and remove from heat
  8. Serve hot

Special Notes

This Japanese clear soup is a light, refreshing soup that's perfect for any meal. The combination of dashi stock, soy sauce, and mirin creates a delicate, umami-rich flavor. The key is not to overcook the vegetables to maintain their texture. You can customize this recipe by using different vegetables or adding different proteins. This soup is perfect for a light lunch or as a starter for a Japanese meal.

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