The Best Japanese Onion Soup Recipes
This Japanese Onion Soup is light, warm, and full of flavor. It is easy to make and uses simple ingredients. You can enjoy it as a starter or a quick comfort meal. Anyone can make it, even on a busy day.
Equipment
- Medium pot
- Strainer
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Ladle
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 2 medium onions thinly sliced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups water
- 2 garlic cloves smashed
- 1 carrot chopped
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 2 mushrooms thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions sliced
- Crispy fried onions optional
Instructions
- Heat a pot over medium heat and sauté the sliced onions until soft and lightly caramelized.
- Add the garlic, carrot, and celery. Cook for 2–3 minutes to release flavor.
- Pour in the beef broth and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer for 20–25 minutes to develop flavor.
- Strain the soup to remove the vegetables. Add the mushrooms back if you want them in the bowl.
- Stir in soy sauce, then season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot and top with green onions and crispy fried onions.
Notes
For deeper flavor, simmer the broth longer.
Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
Add a small slice of ginger or a splash of mirin for extra richness.
Tamari works well as a gluten-free soy sauce substitute.