Tsr Version of Benihana Japanese Onion Soup by Todd Wilbur
Recreate the comforting, restaurant-quality magic of Benihana at home with Todd Wilbur's spot-on version of their iconic Japanese onion soup. This light and savory soup begins with a flavorful broth made from chicken stock, infused with the aromatic goodness of onions, carrots, celery, fresh ginger, and garlic. Once simmered to perfection, the strained broth is seasoned with a touch of soy sauce, salt, and pepper, then elevated with delicate toppings of thinly sliced mushrooms, green onions, and crispy fried onions for the ultimate savory crunch. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is perfect as a warm appetizer, a soothing meal starter, or a light dish on its own. It's a must-try for fans of Japanese flavors and Benihana’s signature dishes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 medium white onion, quartered
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and roughly chopped
- 2 stalks celery, roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, sliced
- 1 garlic clove, smashed
- 4 mushroom, thinly sliced
- 2 green onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fried onions (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large stockpot, combine the chicken broth and water over medium-high heat.
Add the quartered white onion, chopped carrot, chopped celery, sliced ginger, and smashed garlic clove to the pot.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
Strain the broth into a clean pot, discarding the cooked vegetables. Return the strained broth to the stove over low heat.
Stir in soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Adjust the seasoning to taste if necessary.
Ladle the hot soup into serving bowls and top each bowl with a few slices of raw mushrooms and chopped green onions.
Garnish each bowl with a sprinkle of crispy fried onions for added texture and flavor.
Serve immediately and enjoy the light, savory soup just like at Benihana!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1694 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.9 g | 146% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.1 g | 126% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5380 mg | 234% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 128.7 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.1 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.0 g | ||
| Protein | 43.7 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 341 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 3212 mg | 68% | |
*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.
