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Elegant Japanese Soup Recipe

Experience the exquisite taste of this elegant Japanese soup, perfect as a light starter or a delicate accompaniment to any meal. This recipe features a crystal-clear, flavorful broth, vibrant carrots, and succulent seafood (easily substituted with chicken!). Learn how to achieve that restaurant-quality broth clarity with our simple clarifying technique. Prepare to impress your guests with this attractive and surprisingly easy-to-make soup!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 27 mins
Calories 87.7 kcal
Protein 19g
Rating 5.0 (6 Reviews)
Elegant Japanese Soup

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Elegant Japanese Soup

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How to Make Elegant Japanese Soup

  1. Clarify the broth (see step 7-10).
  2. Bring 4 cups of clarified broth to a boil in a medium saucepan.
  3. Add 1/2 cup sliced carrots and 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms. Simmer for 2 minutes.
  4. Add 1/2 cup raw prawns and 1/4 cup scallops. Simmer until prawns turn pink (about 3-5 minutes).
  5. Stir in 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon dry sherry.
  6. Ladle the soup into 6 bowls.
  7. Garnish each bowl with 2-3 slices of carrot, 2-3 slices of mushroom, 2 prawns, and 2 scallops.
  8. Top each bowl with a thin slice of lemon and a sprinkle of chopped green onion.
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy!
  10. **Broth Clarification:** Whisk 1 egg white into 1 cup of cool broth. Whisk this mixture into the remaining 3 cups of cooled broth. Heat over medium-high heat, whisking constantly, until the broth comes to a boil. Remove from heat and let it rest for 20 minutes. Carefully scoop off the frothy top to reveal a beautifully clear broth.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

57 g

Sugar

9g

Fat

2g

Carbs

1g

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