Benihana-Style Onion Soup
This Benihana Onion Soup copycat recipe recreates that crystal-clear broth at home using simple pantry ingredients and traditional techniques. It is delicate, savory, and perfectly balanced - just like the restaurant version!
Servings: 6 Appetizer Servings
Calories: 53kcal
Equipment
- Sieve
Ingredients
- 3 cups Chicken broth reduced sodium
- 3 cups Beef broth reduced sodium
- 2 cups Water
- 1 small Carrot roughly chopped
- 1 large Yellow onion roughly chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon Soy sauce
To Serve
- ½ cup Cremini mushrooms thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup French fried onions canned, storebought
- ¼ cup Green onions finely chopped
Instructions
- Heat a large stock pot over medium heat. Add a tablespoon of olive oil, and lightly sweat the carrots, onion, and garlic, until the onions are translucent.1 small Carrot, 1 large Yellow onion, 2 cloves Garlic
- Add the water, chicken broth, and beef broth to the pot. Simmer uncovered for 45-60 minutes. The vegetables should soften completely.3 cups Chicken broth, 3 cups Beef broth, 2 cups Water
- Strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean pot. Discard the vegetables, as they are no longer needed. Season with soy sauce and adjust for salt if needed.1 teaspoon Soy sauce
- Add sliced mushrooms and fried onions to the bottom of soup bowls. Ladle hot broth over the mushrooms and onions, and garnish with green onions.½ cup Cremini mushrooms, ⅓ cup French fried onions, ¼ cup Green onions
Notes
Manage the heat: Never boil the broth - keep the heat low so the broth is at a gentle simmer. A rolling boil will make the broth cloudy.
Do not stir aggressively: Avoid stirring the broth too much while simmering. This will encourage the vegetables to break down, making the broth cloudy.
Skim the foam: If foam rises to the surface, skim it off with a spoon to maintain clarity.
Strain gently: When straining the cooked broth, do not press down on the vegetables. This is the final step to maintaining a clear broth.
Nutrition
Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 976mg | Potassium: 194mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1437IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 0.5mg
