Description
Japanese Clear Soup (osuimono or sumashi-jiru) is a delicate and soothing broth-based soup made with dashi or chicken stock, vegetables, and optional protein like beef or tofu. Light, refined, and flavorful, it’s the perfect starter or side dish for a wholesome Japanese-inspired meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups dashi, chicken, or beef broth
- 1 carrot, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup mushrooms (shiitake or button), sliced
- 1/4 cup onion or green onion, sliced
- 1 celery stalk, chopped (optional)
- 1–2 tsp soy sauce
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional protein: thinly sliced beef, tofu cubes, or poached chicken
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the broth: In a large pot, bring 4 cups of broth (dashi, chicken, or beef) to a gentle boil. Skim off any foam to keep the soup clear.
- Add vegetables: Stir in sliced carrots, mushrooms, onions, and celery. Simmer for about 10 minutes until tender.
- Season: Add soy sauce, salt, and pepper to taste. Keep flavors light and balanced.
- Add protein: If using beef slices, tofu, or chicken, add to the simmering broth and cook for 2–3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve: Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with chopped green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use dashi for authentic Japanese flavor.
- Slice vegetables thinly so they cook quickly and evenly.
- Do not boil hard—keep the broth at a gentle simmer for clarity.
- For a vegetarian version, use kombu-based dashi and tofu.
- Optional garnish: mitsuba (Japanese parsley) for a traditional touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup, Appetizer, Japanese
- Method: Stovetop, Simmered
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Japanese Clear Soup, Osuimono, Sumashi-jiru, Japanese Soup Recipe, Clear Soup with Dashi, Light Soup, Japanese Beef Soup Variation