Description
A delicate and flavorful Japanese Clear Soup featuring dashi broth, tofu, mushrooms, and green onions, enhanced with soy sauce and mirin. This quick and comforting soup is perfect for a light meal or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 4 cups dashi broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon mirin
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup tofu, cubed
- 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Heat the Broth: In a medium pot, bring the dashi broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat to develop the base flavor.
- Add Ingredients: Carefully add the cubed tofu, sliced mushrooms, soy sauce, and mirin to the pot. Continue simmering for 5 minutes, allowing the mushrooms to soften and flavors to meld.
- Finish with Green Onions: Remove the pot from heat and stir in the chopped green onions to retain their fresh taste and aroma.
- Serve: Ladle the hot soup into small bowls and serve immediately for a warming, traditional Japanese experience.
Notes
- Use fresh dashi broth for authentic flavor or substitute with vegetable broth for a vegetarian option.
- Adjust soy sauce and mirin amounts to suit your taste preferences.
- This soup is best served immediately but can be kept warm for a short period before serving.
- Add other vegetables like spinach or carrot slices for extra nutrition and texture.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure the soy sauce used is gluten-free.
