Description
A light and comforting Japanese Clear Soup featuring delicate dashi broth, tender tofu, and fresh mushrooms, seasoned with soy sauce and mirin for an authentic umami flavor. Perfect as a starter or a light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
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
- Heat the Broth: In a medium pot, bring the dashi broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat, ensuring it does not boil vigorously to preserve the delicate flavors.
- Add Tofu and Mushrooms: Stir in the cubed tofu and sliced mushrooms along with the soy sauce and mirin. Allow the soup to simmer gently for about 5 minutes, until the mushrooms are tender but not mushy.
- Finish with Green Onions: Remove the pot from heat and gently stir in the chopped green onions to retain their freshness and crisp texture.
- Serve: Ladle the clear soup into small serving bowls and serve hot for the best flavor and warmth.
Notes
- Use fresh mushrooms like shiitake or enoki for more authentic flavor.
- Dashi broth can be prepared from instant dashi powder or homemade from kombu and bonito flakes for deeper umami taste.
- Adjust soy sauce according to your salt preference.
- This soup is best served immediately to enjoy the freshness of ingredients.
