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A vibrant bowl of homemade clear soup recipe with chicken, carrots, and fresh scallions on a dark wooden surface.

This homemade clear soup is light, nourishing, and packed with soothing flavor from fresh vegetables and aromatics. A perfect choice for when you need a simple, comforting meal that’s easy to digest and beautiful to serve.
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Course: Appetizer, Light Meal, Soup
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, Fusion
Calories: 60
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tsp oil
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 large sweet onion (cut into wedges)
  • 2 large carrots (cut into chunks)
  • 2 inch fresh ginger (sliced)
  • 6 cloves garlic (peeled and sliced)
  • 4 whole scallions (sliced, for garnish)
  • 10 button mushrooms (thinly sliced, for garnish)
  • Salt (to taste)

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • fine mesh sieve or strainer
  • Cutting Board
  • Sharp knife
  • Ladle

Method
 

  1. Peel and prep onion, carrots, ginger, and garlic. Cut them as described so they're ready to use.
  2. Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrots, and ginger. Sear for 5–7 minutes until caramelized.
  3. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring, until fragrant. Then pour in the chicken broth.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low. Cover and simmer gently for 1 hour to infuse flavor.
  5. Strain broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl, discarding solids. Don’t press on solids to keep broth clear.
  6. Taste and adjust salt as needed. Serve hot broth in bowls garnished with fresh scallions and sliced mushrooms.

Notes

Use vegetable or mushroom broth for a vegetarian option. Shiitake or cremini mushrooms add a deeper umami flavor. For clarity, strain broth through cheesecloth and don’t press the solids. Add greens like spinach or bok choy near the end of cooking for extra nutrients.