Benihana Onion Soup
Savor the rich, comforting flavors of this homemade Benihana Onion Soup, a restaurant-inspired starter that’s both simple and satisfying. This light and flavorful soup begins with a robust base of chicken broth and water, infused with the natural sweetness of thinly sliced onions, carrots, and celery. Earthy button mushrooms and a hint of soy sauce add depth, while a finishing touch of scallions and crispy fried onions provides the perfect balance of freshness and crunch. Ready in just 40 minutes, this low-calorie appetizer is ideal for warming up on chilly evenings or impressing guests with an authentic Japanese-style soup. Perfectly seasoned and easy to prepare, this recipe is sure to become a favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
- 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
- 4 pieces button mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
- 2 stalks scallions, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup fried onions or onion crisps for garnish
Instructions
In a large pot, combine the chicken broth and water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Add the thinly sliced onion, carrot, and celery to the boiling broth.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the vegetables simmer for about 10 minutes, until they begin to soften.
Add the thinly sliced mushrooms, soy sauce, salt, and pepper to the pot.
Continue simmering the soup for another 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Once the vegetables are tender and the soup is flavorful, remove it from heat.
Serve the soup hot, garnished with chopped scallions and fried onions or onion crisps for a crunchy finish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
562 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.6 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5481 mg | 238% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.7 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.4 g | ||
| Protein | 28.9 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 257 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 2211 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
