Japanese Chicken & Vegetable Clear Soup with Ninben Shiro Dashi

If you’re looking for a light yet deeply flavourful soup that’s both comforting and elegant, then this Japanese Chicken & Vegetable Clear Soup (Sumashi-jiru) is for you. Using Ninben Shiro Dashi 500 g, you can create an authentic, restaurant-quality dish in minutes — no need to make stock from scratch. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, a warming starter, or when you want a wholesome dish that showcases the delicate balance of Japanese flavours.

Course Starter

Cuisine Japanese

Diet Low Fat

Keyword Authentic Japanese soup base, Buy Shiro Dashi UK, Chicken and vegetable soup Japanese, Japanese broth with vegetables, Ninben Shiro Dashi, Shiro dashi recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Servings People

Calories 120

Ingredients

300 g chicken breast (skinless, boneless), thinly sliced
1 medium carrot, cut into thin half-moons
200g daikon radish (about 200 g), peeled and thinly sliced or cut into matchsticks
4-5 shiitake mushrooms, sliced (fresh, or rehydrated if dried)
A handful of baby spinach or mizuna leaves
2 spring onions, finely sliced (green and white parts)
1 ltr water
50 ml Ninben Shiro Dashi (adjust per dilution instructions on bottle)
Optional garnish: sliver of yuzu peel or a little lemon zest for brightness

Instructions

Prepare the broth

In a medium saucepan, bring 1 litre of water to a gentle simmer. Stir in the Ninben Shiro Dashi and taste — it should be delicate and balanced. Adjust with a little extra water if needed.

Cook the vegetables

Add the carrot, daikon, and shiitake mushrooms. Simmer gently for 5–7 minutes until just tender.

Add the chicken

Slide in the chicken slices and simmer for 3–4 minutes, or until fully cooked. Keep the heat gentle to maintain a clear broth.

Finish with greens

Stir through the spinach or mizuna until just wilted.

Serve

Ladle into bowls, top with spring onions, and garnish with yuzu peel or lemon zest for freshness. Enjoy steaming hot.

Notes

This Japanese Chicken & Vegetable Clear Soup is a light, healthy delight that really lets Ninben Shiro Dashi 500 g shine as the star ingredient. You can conveniently purchase this dashi on Nicol Retailer.

Because shiro dashi is a concentrated soup base—combining dashi stock (kombu & bonito), mirin, and soy sauce—it instantly adds deep umami without muddying the clarity of the broth. Just one well-balanced bottle can transform simple ingredients into a restaurant-style Japanese soup in minutes.

💡 Pro tip: Always check the dilution guideline on your shiro dashi bottle. Some brands are saltier or stronger than others. Start with a moderate amount (e.g. 50 ml per litre) then adjust by tasting—add a little extra water if it’s too intense, or a splash more concentrate if it feels weak.

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