Best 5 Benihana Japanese Onion Soup Recipes

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Benihana Japanese onion soup is a deliciously savory and flavorful soup that can be enjoyed both as a hearty starter or a light meal. It features caramelized onions, mushrooms, and a fragrant broth made with dashi, mirin, and soy sauce. You can easily create this dish at home with ingredients typically found in most Asian grocery stores. Let's dive into the details of how to make this delightful soup.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

BENIHANA ONION SOUP



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This fantastic, light Benihana Onion Soup is a fan-favorite at the popular Japanese Steakhouse and it's surprisingly easy to make! The soup goes by many names, but is always loaded with onion flavor then topped with mushrooms, scallions, and fried onions!

Provided by Angela

Categories     Soup Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large carrot ((rough chopped))
1-2 ribs celery ((rough chopped))
1/2 white onion ((rough chopped))
1/2 Tbsp garlic ((2 crushed cloves, or minced garlic))
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
1 Tbsp soy sauce
6 mushrooms ((washed and thinly sliced))
4 green onions ((sliced, green portion only))
1/4 cup fried onions
each, salt & pepper ((to taste))

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine the vegetable base for the broth: carrots, celery, onion, and garlic with a tablespoon or two of water or chicken broth. Saute the vegetables over medium-high heat until fragrant.
  • Add the chicken broth, soy sauce, and water to the sauteed vegetables. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Using a fine-mesh sieve, drain the broth into a clean bowl and throw away the strained vegetables. Return the clear broth to your saucepan and keep on low heat while serving.
  • Serve with 6-8 thinly sliced mushrooms, garnished with sliced green onions and fried onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1171 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

JAPANESE ONION SOUP



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The basic Japanese soup that's given out as an appetizer at most Japanese restaurants. Very mild, a bit salty, and a touch of tang. It's a very improvisable recipe; most of the ingredients' quantities can be changed according to taste. Use your favorite mushrooms in this recipe.

Provided by Sawako

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Onion Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ stalk celery, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
½ carrot, chopped
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
¼ teaspoon minced fresh garlic
2 tablespoons chicken stock
3 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1 cup chopped fresh shiitake mushrooms
2 quarts water
1 cup baby portobello mushrooms, sliced
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan or stockpot, combine the celery, onion, carrot, ginger, garlic, and a few of the mushrooms. Add chicken stock, beef bouillon, and water. Place the pot over high heat, and bring to a rolling boil. When the mixture reaches boiling, cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 45 minutes.
  • Place all of the remaining mushrooms into a separate pot. When the boiling mixture is done, place a strainer over the pot with the mushrooms in it. Strain the cooked soup into the pot with the mushrooms. Discard strained materials.
  • Serve the broth with mushrooms in small porcelain bowls, and sprinkle fresh chives over the top. Use Asian soup spoons for an elegant effect.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 25.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Cholesterol 0.1 mg, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 257.5 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

COPYCAT BENIHANA ONION SOUP RECIPE



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Make your own delicious bowl of Benihana onion soup made from a homemade broth, and topped with fried onions and mushrooms.

Provided by Recipes.net Team

Categories     Soup

Time 40m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
6 oz half coarsely chopped, remaining half thinly sliced large white onion
1½ oz half coarsely chopped, remaining half thinly sliced carrots
1½ oz chopped celery stalk
½ tsp salt
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup preferably swiss browns or button, thinly sliced white beech mushrooms
4 green onions diced
for topping fried onions

Steps:

  • Combine water and chicken broth in a pan over high heat.
  • Add the chopped onion, carrot, celery, and ¾'s of the mushrooms to the pan and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, until onions start to become translucent.
  • Heat 1 cup of vegetable oil in a small pan over medium heat.
  • Dip the thin onion slices into milk, then coat with the flour.
  • Fry the breaded onions until golden brown. Drain on a paper towel.
  • When the soup has simmered for 10 minutes, use a fine mesh sieve to strain the vegetables out of the broth and toss them out.
  • Pour the broth back into the pan and keep it over low heat.
  • Add salt and green onions. Stir to combine.
  • To serve: Add remaining ¼'s of the mushrooms into the bowl, pour broth, and add a few pieces of fried onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.00kcal, Carbohydrate 23.00g, Cholesterol 4.00mg, Fat 38.00g, Fiber 2.00g, Protein 5.00g, SaturatedFat 30.00g, ServingSize 1.00, Sodium 796.00mg, Sugar 4.00g

BENIHANA JAPANESE ONION SOUP



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Make and share this Benihana Japanese Onion Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by nsomniak6

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups canned chicken broth
2 cups water
1 white onion
1/2 carrot, coarsely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
1/2 celery, coarsely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
6 medium mushrooms, thinly sliced
4 green onions, diced (green part only)

Steps:

  • Combine chicken broth and water in a large saucepan over high heat.
  • Slice the white onion in half, then coarsely chop one half (save the other half for later).
  • Add coarsely chopped onion, carrot, celery and salt to the saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the onions start to become translucent. As the broth simmers, heat up 1 cup of vegetable oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  • Slice the remaining white onion into very thin slices. Separate the slices, dip the slices into the milk, then into the flour. Fry the breaded onions, a handful at a time in the oil until golden brown. Drain on a paper towel.
  • When the soup has simmered for 10 minutes, strain the vegetables out of the broth and toss them out. Pour the broth back into the pan and keep it hot over low heat.
  • To serve soup, ladle about 1 cup of broth into a bowl.
  • Drop a few pieces of fried onion into the soup, followed by 6 to 8 mushroom slices (about 1 mushroom each) and a couple pinches of diced green onion. When the fried onions sink to the bottom of the bowl (a couple of minutes), serve the soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492.2, Fat 39.9, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 7.4, Sodium 1269.2, Carbohydrate 22.7, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.3, Protein 11.9

BENIHANA ONION SOUP



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Make and share this Benihana Onion Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Aussie_Ang

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 55m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 chicken carcass
1 beef bone
1 onion (diced finely)
1/4 stalk celery
2 quarts water (= 2 liters)
1/2 carrot (sliced)
1/4 garlic clove (smashed)
1 medium onion (thinly sliced)
1 kg mushroom (thinly sliced)
2 tablespoons sesame oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup chopped shallot

Steps:

  • Boil all stock ingredients together for 45min.
  • Strain through cheesecloth or napkin.
  • use only the broth. (you can simmer stock for 4-5 hrs then strain).
  • Slowly cook the onion in oil until it is slightly brown and crisp.
  • Drain and pat with paper towel.
  • Add onions and mushrooms and shallots to broth in bowls.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your soup. Look for fresh onions, garlic, and ginger, and use a good quality soy sauce and sake.
  • Don't overcook the onions: You want them to be softened but still have a bit of crunch. Cook them over medium heat until they are translucent and starting to brown at the edges.
  • Use a good quality beef broth: This will give your soup a rich, flavorful base. If you don't have beef broth, you can use chicken broth or vegetable broth, but the flavor will be less intense.
  • Add the miso paste at the end of cooking: This will prevent it from losing its flavor. Stir it in until it is dissolved.
  • Serve the soup immediately: This is when it is at its best. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, or a drizzle of sesame oil.

Conclusion:

This Benihana Japanese onion soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a comforting and satisfying soup, give this recipe a try.

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