Dairy-Free Benihana Onion Soup
Transport your taste buds to a Japanese steakhouse with this comforting, flavor-packed Dairy-Free Benihana Onion Soup. This plant-based twist on the classic restaurant favorite is brimming with fresh, wholesome ingredients like thinly sliced onions, carrots, celery, and earthy mushrooms simmered to perfection in a savory vegetable broth infused with garlic, ginger, and soy sauce. The soup boasts a beautiful balance of umami and aromatics, with a light yet satisfying texture that makes it perfect as an appetizer or a stand-alone meal. Garnish with crispy fried onions for an irresistible crunch and extra flair! Quick to prepare in just 40 minutes, this dairy-free version captures all the charm of the original while catering to vegan and lactose-intolerant diets. Your next cozy, crowd-pleasing soup night is just a ladle away!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 small carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 medium celery stalk, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons scallions, chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup fried onions for garnish (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the thinly sliced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until the vegetables are tender and the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, and sauté for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4
Add the soy sauce to the vegetables and stir to combine.
Step 5
Pour in the vegetable broth and water, and bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
Step 6
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer uncovered for 20 minutes. Stir occasionally to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 7
Add the chopped scallions and thinly sliced mushrooms to the pot. Season with salt and black pepper.
Step 8
Continue to simmer for another 5 minutes until the mushrooms are just tender.
Step 9
Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Step 10
Ladle the soup into bowls and top with the optional fried onions for an extra crunch.
Step 11
Serve hot and enjoy your dairy-free Benihana onion soup!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2983.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1731.7 |
| Total Fat 87.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 16.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 8.4g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7213.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 193.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 35.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 51.9g | |
| Protein 54.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 14IU | 0% |
| Calcium 492.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4736.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories