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Cozy Japanese Clear Soup Hibachi Style

A warm and inviting bowl of Japanese clear soup, filled with delicate dashi broth, tender mushrooms, and silky tofu—a light and flavorful treat perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Soups
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 4 cups dashi broth Can substitute with vegetable or mushroom broth.
  • 1 cup water
Main Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms Shiitake or button mushrooms work well.
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions
  • 1/2 cup cubed tofu Use firm tofu for the best texture.
Seasoning
  • to taste soy sauce
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the dashi broth and water in a pot over medium heat until it gently simmers.
Cooking
  1. Add the sliced mushrooms to the broth and let them simmer for about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Stir in the cubed tofu and cook for an additional 3 minutes, stirring gently to avoid breaking the tofu.
  3. Season the soup with soy sauce, salt, and pepper to taste.
  4. Finally, turn off the heat and stir in the sliced green onions. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve immediately.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently over low heat to maintain the flavors. Avoid freezing the tofu as it alters the texture.