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Savory Onion Soup: Easy Comfort Food You’ll Love

Enjoy a comforting bowl of onion soup, rich in flavor and easy to prepare, perfect for chilly nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Broth
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth Low-sodium preferred
  • 2 cups Beef Broth Homemade for better flavor
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Onion Thinly sliced, yellow preferred
  • 1 stalk Celery Thinly sliced
  • 1 medium Carrot Cut into similar-sized pieces
  • 8 oz Fresh Mushrooms Button or cremini, thinly sliced
  • 2 stalks Green Onions Chopped for garnish
For Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoon Soy Sauce Adjust to taste

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Slotted Spoon
  • fine mesh strainer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Onion Soup
  1. Gather all ingredients and equipment for the savory onion soup.
  2. Thinly slice the onion, celery, and carrot; set mushrooms aside.
  3. In a large pot, combine chicken and beef broths; add onion, celery, and carrot.
  4. Bring to a vigorous boil, stirring occasionally.
  5. Monitor the broth as it reaches a boil; reduce heat if needed.
  6. Once boiling, reduce heat and allow to gently simmer for 25-30 minutes.
  7. Strain out the cooked vegetables using a slotted spoon and fine mesh strainer.
  8. Adjust flavor by adding soy sauce, salt, and pepper to taste.
  9. Incorporate the fresh mushrooms and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 8gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Use low-sodium broths to control saltiness. Slice vegetables evenly for best cooking results. Add seasonings after straining for optimal flavor adjustment.

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