Vegetable Clear Soup

Vegetables – Go easy on the choice of vegetables to make this soup. I typically love to use cabbage, carrots, onions, sweet corn and beans. Depending upon whats available in refrigerator to clear out, I do like add Leeks, Mushrooms, Broccoli or even Cauliflower accordingly.

Oil – Olive Oil or Sesame Oil works best in this soup

Onions – You can use white or red onions – depending upon what you use, the color of the soup will vary.

Ginger Garlic adds delicious flavors and forms the base of the soup.

Soy Sauce or Tamari Sauce – I prefer using Lee Kum Kee Dark Soy Sauce. They are pretty dark and thick in texture. So adding a little goes a long way. For Gluten Free option, use Tamari Sauce.

Salt & Pepper

Corn Flour – Add a little corn flour to water and create a slurry. Adding this to the soup will get a consistency. However it is optional. If you prefer to leave corn flour out!

Spring Onions – can be used for garnishing

HOW TO MAKE THIS VEGETABLE SOUP CLEAR

To make this Soup, the first and foremost step is to wash and dice the vegetables. To speed up the process, I like to add the vegetables to the food processor to dice or shred the vegetables using the s blade.

Like wise, I use the food processor to dice the onions too. The whole chopping process is only 2-3 minutes – thanks to the food processor.

Heat oil in a large pot, add ginger garlic and onion. Saute them for about 2 minutes until translucent.

Add the all the remaining vegetables and saute until they wilt a little and the raw smell has gone.

Add about 3 Cup of boiling water from the kettle, sauces, salt & pepper. Cover and cook for about 4-5 minutes.

Mix 1 Tbsp corn flour in 1/2 cup of water and whisk to combine without any lumps. Add it back to the soup and allow to simmer for another 2 -3 minutes until the soup thickens.

Season with more salt, pepper, soy sauce as needed. Serve hot.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS FOR VEGETABLE CLEAR SOUP

I love to serve this soup with Irish Soda bread or dinner rolls. At times, we also love some Garlic Knots and Salad as an accompaniment.

For a creamy vegetable soup, I would prefer croutons as a topping .

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Clear Soup?

Clear Soups are delicate soups with no thickening agents in them. However the clear soups I have tasted in restaurants do have a bit of thickener to lend the consistency.

What is Japanese Clear Soup?

Japanese Clear Soup is slightly different to the Vegetable Clear Soup. Vegetables and the Broth are simmered together for deep flavors. The vegetables are removed from the soup to make it clear. It is garnished with scallions ( green onions) and sometimes with sliced mushrooms.

What Vegetables can I use for Clear Soup?

To make veg clear soup you can use vegetables like cabbage, carrot, leeks, sweet corn, cauliflower, mushrooms, broccoli, bok choy, brussels sprouts,  peppers and beans. You can use any vegetables that are easily available to use.

I also call this clear soup a fridge clear out soup – basically I try and use all the leftover vegetables.

What can I add to Clear Soup to make it more filling?

This veg clear soup is light and delicious. To serve this Soup as meal, adding additional protein or starch will make it wholesome.

Add sauteed tofu or mushroom to the soup is an option.

You can also add pasta or noodles or rice to the soup. For more of a balanced meal, you can add cooked lentils, beans and cheese too.

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