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Japanese Clear Soup with Tofu and Mushrooms Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Japanese
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

A light and comforting Japanese Clear Soup featuring delicate dashi broth, soft tofu cubes, and tender mushrooms, enhanced with soy sauce and mirin, perfect for a quick and healthy meal.


Ingredients

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Soup Base

  • 4 cups dashi broth (or vegetable broth)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon mirin

Add-ins

  • 1/2 cup tofu, cubed
  • 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 2 green onions, chopped


Instructions

  1. Heat Broth: In a medium pot, bring the dashi broth to a simmer over medium heat to develop the base flavor of the soup.
  2. Add Ingredients: Add the cubed tofu, sliced mushrooms, soy sauce, and mirin into the simmering broth, stirring gently.
  3. Simmer: Let the soup simmer gently for 5 minutes, allowing the tofu to warm through and the mushrooms to become tender without losing their texture.
  4. Finish: Remove the soup from heat and stir in the chopped green onions for fresh flavor and aroma.
  5. Serve: Ladle the hot soup into small bowls and serve immediately for a comforting start to any meal.

Notes

  • Use vegetable broth as a vegetarian alternative to dashi broth.
  • Adjust soy sauce to taste for a less salty soup.
  • Fresh mushrooms such as shiitake work best for authentic flavor.
  • For gluten-free, ensure the soy sauce is tamari or gluten-free variant.