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Clear Soup

A light, comforting broth with fresh green onions, perfect as a simple starter or a soothing meal on its own.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
30
Protein
2g
Clear Soup
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Ingredients

  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 4 stalks green onions
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pour the 4 cups chicken broth into a pot and bring to a boil over high heat, about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes to concentrate flavor; the broth should be fragrant and slightly reduced.

  3. 3

    Slice the 4 green onions thinly, separating white and green parts.

  4. 4

    Add the white parts of the green onions to the broth and simmer for 2 minutes until softened.

  5. 5

    Stir in the 1 teaspoon salt and 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, adjusting to taste.

  6. 6

    Remove from heat and stir in the 1 teaspoon sesame oil and the green parts of the green onions.

  7. 7

    Ladle into bowls and serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • pot
  • ladle
  • knife
  • cutting board

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