Easy Japanese Steakhouse Soup

Ingredients

• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons mirin
• 2 tablespoons sake
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions
• 1/2 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Directions

1. In a large pot, combine the chicken broth, soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, ginger, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
2. In a separate skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned. Add the shrimp and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
3. Add the beef and shrimp to the pot with the broth. Add the green onions, mushrooms, and cornstarch. Simmer for 8-10 minutes until the soup has thickened.
4. Stir in the sesame oil and serve hot.

Interesting Facts

• This soup is a popular dish in Japanese steakhouses.
• The soy sauce, mirin, and sake are all key ingredients in this soup, as they give it its signature flavor.
• The cornstarch helps to thicken the soup, making it rich and creamy.
• Sesame oil gives the soup a nutty, savory flavor.