Name: Crock Pot Japanese Onion Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 2 Medium Carrots; 2 Medium Celery Stalks; 2 Garlic Cloves, smashed; 6 Cups Reduced Sodium Fat Free Vegetable or Chicken Broth; 1 Medium Onion, cut into wedges; 8 Oz. White or Shiitake Mushrooms, sliced; 4 Green Onions, sliced (optional garnish); Salt to taste

Description

A comforting and aromatic soup inspired by traditional Japanese flavors, featuring onions and vibrant vegetables simmered to perfection in a slow cooker.

Ingredients

2 Medium Carrots
2 Medium Celery Stalks
2 Garlic Cloves, smashed
6 Cups Reduced Sodium Fat Free Vegetable or Chicken Broth
1 Medium Onion, cut into wedges
8 Oz. White or Shiitake Mushrooms, sliced
4 Green Onions, sliced (optional garnish)
Salt to taste

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Instructions

Place the carrots, celery, smashed garlic, broth, and onion into the slow cooker or instant pot.
Cover and cook on high for 2-4 hours or low for 4-5 hours.
Remove the cooked veggies with a slotted spoon an hour before serving and discard.
Season with salt to taste.
Add the sliced mushrooms and green onions to the crock pot.
Give it a stir.
Cover and cook for another hour or until the mushrooms are tender.
Divide among bowls and serve!

Notes

For added depth, consider adding a dash of soy sauce or miso paste just before serving. Garnish with sliced green onions or toasted sesame seeds for extra flavor.