Nut-Free Benihana Onion Soup
Recreate the restaurant-worthy magic at home with this Nut-Free Benihana Onion Soup, a lighter take on the classic Japanese-inspired appetizer. Packed with fresh, aromatic ingredients like yellow onion, carrot, celery, button mushrooms, and garlic, this heartwarming soup features a rich broth infused with soy sauce and perfectly balanced seasoning. With a prep time of just 10 minutes and a short simmer to meld the flavors, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests. Topped with crispy fried onions and fresh green onions for added texture and vibrancy, it’s a comforting, nut-free alternative that retains all the beloved flavor and charm of Benihana’s iconic dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large Yellow onion
- 1 medium Carrot
- 1 large Celery stalk
- 4 pieces Button mushrooms
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 4 cups Vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 stalks Green onions
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons Fried onions
Instructions
Peel and finely slice the yellow onion. Peel the carrot and slice it thinly. Chop the celery stalk into small pieces. Slice the button mushrooms thinly. Mince the garlic cloves.
In a large pot over medium heat, add a small amount of vegetable oil. Add the sliced onion, carrot, celery, mushrooms, and minced garlic.
Sauté the vegetables for about 5-7 minutes until softened and fragrant, stirring occasionally to prevent any sticking.
Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth and water. Add soy sauce, salt, and ground black pepper. Stir to combine all ingredients.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer. Allow the soup to simmer gently for about 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Meanwhile, chop the green onions thinly for garnish.
After 20 minutes, taste the soup and adjust seasoning if necessary.
To serve, ladle the hot soup into bowls. Top each serving with a sprinkle of fried onions for a crispy finishing touch and garnish with some chopped green onions.
Enjoy your nut-free Benihana-style onion soup!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
215 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.8 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5880 mg | 256% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.5 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.9 g | ||
| Protein | 15.0 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 192 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1196 mg | 25% | |
*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.
