Japanese Glass Noodle Soup (Harusame Soup)
Ingredients
- 2 chicken tenderloins
about 125g/4.4oz, note 1
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp sugar
- 500ml water
- 1 tbsp cooking sake
- 30g/1.1oz carrot cut into 3cm/1⅛" long
3mm/⅛" wide buttons
- 30g/1.1oz shiitake mushrooms thinly sliced
- 30g/1.1oz snow peas ends removed
diagonally halved, note 3
- 15g/0.5oz bean vermicelli
before soaking, note 4
- 1 tsp Chinese chicken broth powder
note 5
- 1 tsp light soy sauce
note 6
- A pinch of white pepper
- A pinch of salt
if needed
- ½ tsp sesame oil
Directions
- 1
- 2
Remove the tendon from each chicken tenderloin. See the post, Marinated Chicken Tenderloin, which shows you how to remove the tendon.
- 3
Rub the tenderloins with salt and sugar thoroughly and leave them for 15 minutes. Pat dry.
- 4
Soak the vermicelli in a bowl of hot water for 30 seconds. Drain into the sieve and rinse them under running water to quickly cool them down.
- 5
Add water and cooking sake to the pot and bring it to a boil.
- 6
Add the chicken tenderloins to the pot and reduce the heat to medium.
- 7
Cook for 2 minutes, during which remove scum if it arises.
- 8
Turn off the heat and put the chicken pieces on a plate/bowl (keep the broth). Cover the plate/bowl so that the surface of the chicken does not dry.
- 9
When the chicken pieces cool down slightly, shred them by hand into thin small pieces.
- 10
Add carrot, shiitake, chicken stock powder, light soy sauce, and pepper to the broth in the pot (note 7) and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for a couple of minutes until the vegetables are nearly cooked.
- 11
Add snow peas, vermicelli, and shredded chicken to the pot, and cook for 30 seconds or so.
- 12
Taste test and add salt if required. Add sesame oil to the pot and turn the heat off.
- 13
Serve while hot.
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About this Recipe
Craving a bowl of warmth and comfort on a chilly day? This Japanese Glass Noodle Soup, known as Harusame Soup, is a simple, satisfying answer that brings restaurant-quality flavor right to your kitchen.
What makes this clear soup so special is its thoughtful combination of ingredients and delicate balance of flavors. Tender chicken tenderloin, delicate glass noodles (harusame), and a savory Chinese-style chicken broth create a light yet deeply satisfying experience that feels both nourishing and elegant.
Prepare for a beautifully clear broth, subtly rich with the essence of chicken and vegetables. Each spoonful offers the delightful chew of bean vermicelli, perfectly complemented by the tender chicken tenderloin, thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms, and crisp snow peas. You'll appreciate the gentle warmth of white pepper and the aromatic finish of sesame oil, rounding out this inviting soup that's perfect for a soothing meal.
While chicken tenderloin is classic, you could consider thinly sliced pork or even tofu for a vegetarian twist. For vegetables, feel free to add other quick-cooking greens like bok choy or napa cabbage if you have them on hand, keeping the cuts small to match the delicate nature of the soup. If you don't have cooking sake, a dry sherry can be used in a pinch, though the flavor profile will shift slightly.
This comforting soup is wonderful on its own as a light meal, or you can pair it with steamed rice for a more substantial dinner. Its clear broth and vibrant vegetables also make it an excellent starter to a larger Japanese-inspired meal.