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                                            Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 6  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    I found this recipe a few years back while trolling the internet trying to find a recipe for a soup similar to the one they serve at my favorite Japanese joint. ~*~ This has a great flavor and I make it often when it's cold out. Read more . I put it in a travel mug and take it on the road. ~*~ Love it!  Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                1 celery stalk chopped  |  
                                                5 beef bouillon cubes  |  
                                                1 carrot chopped  |  
                                                1/2 tsp minced garlic  |  
                                                1 onion chopped  |  
                                                8 cups water  |  
                                                1 cup fresh sliced mushrooms  |  
                                                1 chicken bouillon cube  |  
                                                2 stalks green onions sliced  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Combine all ingredients except green onions and 1/2 cup mushrooms in stockpot 2. Bring to boil 3. Cover – turn to medium heat – simmer for 45 minutes 4. Strain stock – discard vegetables 5. Serve and garnish with green onions and sliced mushrooms 6. *** Shiitake and Portobello work best fresh and thinly sliced                              | 
                         
                         
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