Instant Pot Japanese Steakhouse Onion Soup

Introduction

Experience the comforting warmth and deeply savory flavors of Japanese steakhouse onion soup—right from your own kitchen. This Instant Pot rendition streamlines the process, delivering a restaurant-quality broth in a fraction of the time. It’s irresistibly aromatic, rich, and perfect for impressing guests or elevating your weeknight meals.

The Magic of Homemade Steakhouse Onion Soup

What makes this soup so beloved? Its clear, umami-packed broth, elevated by the sweetness of caramelized onions and the gentle bite of fresh scallions or mushrooms. By using the Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, you unlock layers of flavor quickly, skipping the need for long stovetop simmering.

Ingredients and Flavor Pairings

The classic Japanese onion soup involves simple, affordable ingredients: sweet onions, carrot, celery, mushrooms, garlic, ginger, and high-quality broth. Garnished with scallions and sometimes crispy onions, it’s naturally low in calories but rich in umami.

For even, uniform chopping, a Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper ensures perfectly diced vegetables—speeding prep and ensuring even cooking.

How to Make Japanese Onion Soup in the Instant Pot

1. Prep your onions, carrots, celery, mushrooms, and garlic into small, consistent pieces. The Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper is ideal for this step.
2. Sauté vegetables using the “Sauté” mode in your Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker until softened, bringing out a natural sweetness.
3. Add broth and seasonings, then pressure cook to infuse all those deep, layered flavors.
4. Strain for a clear broth if desired, then garnish and serve piping hot.

Serving and Storage Tips

Serve each bowl topped with delicately sliced scallions and thin mushroom rounds for a steakhouse-style presentation. A set of Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers is perfect for storing leftover soup, keeping it fresh for quick heat-and-eat lunches.

For an elegant, portable lunch option, ladle cooled soup into a Bentgo Salad Container: it’s leak-proof, easy to seal, and keeps garnishes crisp until you’re ready to eat.

Nutritional Information and Serving Size

This recipe makes 4–6 servings, with each bowl offering around 50–70 calories. It’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian (if you use vegetable broth). Packed with nutrients from the vegetables, this light soup is the perfect starter to any meal.

Instant Pot Japanese Steakhouse Onion Soup (Recap)

With deep umami flavors, minimal effort, and a restaurant-quality finish, this Instant Pot Japanese steakhouse onion soup showcases what’s possible with modern kitchen tools. It’s quick, nourishing, and impressively delicious—perfect for sharing or savoring solo.

Instructions

1. Set your Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker to “Sauté.” Add a splash of oil, onions, carrots, celery, and mushrooms. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables start to soften and onions turn translucent.
2. Add garlic and ginger, stirring another 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Pour in broth, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Scrape any browned bits from the bottom.
4. Lock lid, set valve to “Sealing,” and cook on “Manual High Pressure” for 10 minutes. Allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining steam.
5. Strain soup through a fine-mesh sieve for a clear broth, if desired. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
6. Ladle into bowls, topped with sliced mushrooms, scallions, and optional crispy onions.

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Enjoy the flavor-packed comfort of Japanese steakhouse onion soup, effortlessly made at home!