Name: Crock Pot Japanese Onion Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 15 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 2 medium carrots, chopped; 2 medium celery stalks, chopped; 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 (optional for garnish); Salt to taste

Description

A comforting and nourishing Japanese onion soup cooked in a crock pot, featuring hearty vegetables and a rich broth.

Ingredients

2 medium carrots, chopped
2 medium celery stalks, chopped
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 (optional for 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 120-240 minutes or low for 240-300 minutes.
Remove the cooked veggies with a slotted spoon 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 flavor, consider caramelizing onions before adding them to the pot. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days.