Low Sodium Benihana Onion Soup
Delight your taste buds with this light and nourishing Low Sodium Benihana Onion Soup, a healthier twist on the iconic Japanese-inspired starter. Perfect for those looking to reduce sodium intake without sacrificing flavor, this recipe combines aromatic vegetables like yellow onion, carrot, celery, and earthy button mushrooms with the subtle zest of fresh ginger and a touch of white pepper. Simmered to perfection in a blend of low-sodium chicken broth and water, the soup boasts a rich yet delicate taste that feels both comforting and refreshing. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh chives, this soup is an elegant and wholesome dish that's easy to prepare in just 45 minutes. Ideal for a cozy appetizer or a light meal, it’s packed with clean flavors and simple ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1 medium carrot
- 1 stalk celery stalk
- 3 medium button mushrooms
- 1 inch piece ginger
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives
- 0.5 teaspoons white pepper
Instructions
Thinly slice the yellow onion, carrot, and celery. Set aside.
Peel and slice the ginger into thin matchsticks. Clean and slice the button mushrooms.
In a large pot, combine the low-sodium chicken broth and water. Heat over medium-high heat.
Add the sliced onion, carrot, celery, mushrooms, and ginger to the pot.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for about 20 minutes, allowing the vegetables to impart their flavor into the broth.
Season with white pepper to taste. Remember, the goal is to keep it low sodium, so avoid adding salt.
After 20 minutes, remove the ginger pieces if desired for a milder taste. Otherwise, leave them for a robust flavor.
Finely chop the chives and add them to the soup just before serving.
Serve the soup hot, garnished with additional chives if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
156 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 2.6 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 372 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.3 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.5 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.6 g | ||
| Protein | 12.1 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 95 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 651 mg | 14% | |
*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.
