Clear Japanese Soup

For the soup:

3 quarts chicken broth

3 T. soy sauce

Garnishes:

12 to 14 small mushrooms, thinly sliced

2 bunches green onions, sliced diagonally ¼-inch thick

1 carrot, peeled and sliced paper thin

½ lb. small cooked shrimp

1 bunch cilantro, leaves pulled off stems

To make the soup: Bring the broth to a simmer; stir in soy sauce and continue to simmer for 5 minutes. Ladle into serving bowls.

Arrange the garnishes on a large serving tray or individual trays and serve along with the soup at the table. Offer more soy sauce as well.

Serves 6.