Soup is a crucial component of Japanese cuisine. While miso soup is the most well-known, there are numerous other soups that are humble and have a mild flavor. In this roundup, I will be sharing a collection of my 15 favorite Japanese soup recipes!
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1. Authentic Homemade Japanese Miso Soup
This recipe for homemade miso soup brings the warmth and comfort of a Japanese kitchen into your home. Made with classic ingredients and various types of miso, this soup is versatile and perfect for daily enjoyment.
It is a comforting companion to any meal, and a heartfelt invitation to explore the rich umami world of miso soup!
Authentic Homemade Japanese Miso Soup
Making authentic Japanese miso soup is surprisingly easy! This recipe will show you how to make your own homemade dashi stock and customize your miso soup using local vegetables and different kinds of miso paste!
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2. Kenchin Jiru (Traditional Japanese Vegetable Soup)
Kenchin Jiru is a traditional Japanese soup that’s entirely plant-based, rich in umami flavors, and nutritious. It’s a simple dish made with carefully selected vegetables and vegan-friendly dashi broth.
Perfect for cold days or when you need something gentle and nourishing! I hope this recipe brings warmth and joy to your table, inviting you to explore traditional Japanese vegetarian cooking.
Kenchin Jiru (Traditional Japanese Vegetable Soup)
Kenshin Jiru is a filling and nutritious soup made with a variety of vegetables served in a soy sauce-flavored dashi broth. This traditional dish is rooted in Buddhism and is suitable for vegans too!
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3. Tonjiru (Butajiru) Japanese Pork Miso Soup
Tonjiru, a heartwarming Japanese pork miso soup with tender pork belly and root vegetables, creates a satisfying yet comforting soup. My recipe adds a personal touch with thicker cuts of pork and butter for added richness.
Perfect for winter evenings or fulfilling lunches, this dish is meant to be shared and savored!
Tonjiru (Butajiru) Japanese Pork Miso Soup
Tonjiru is a warming Japanese home-style dish made with tender pork belly and a variety of vegetables served in a rich miso soup. It's the ultimate comfort dish that will leave you wanting more!
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4. Chicken Zosui (Japanese Rice Soup)
Chicken Zosui is a simple, comforting, and sophisticated Japanese rice soup. While crafting this recipe, my aim was to take the humble Zosui to the next level by creating a unique and flavorful experience that includes crispy chicken skin.
The recipe is also practical as it uses leftover rice, making it an excellent choice for any occasion!
Chicken Zosui (Japanese Rice Soup)
Zosui is a comforting dish made with cooked rice served in a delicious soup flavored with soy sauce or miso. My recipe is made with succulent chicken thigh, crispy chicken skin and umami-rich mushrooms for the ultimate flavour. This will be the best zosui you will ever try!
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5. Chicken Miso Soup (Torijiru)
My Chicken Miso Soup is a comforting combination of tender chicken and vegetables, recognized for its rich flavor and topped with crispy chicken skin for an enjoyable crunch.
While creating this recipe, I aimed to explore the depth and comfort that combination of miso paste and chicken offers, by using chicken skin to infuse the broth with a unique richness. This dish represents my journey of discovery, proving that chicken miso soup can be just as good as its pork counterpart.
Chicken Miso Soup (Torijiru)
Torijiru is a lesser-known version of miso soup made with tender chicken and wholesome vegetables. My version is packed with flavor and texture and topped with crispy chicken skin for a surprise crunch!
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6. Easy Okayu with Egg (Japanese Rice Porridge)
This “Easy Okayu with Egg” recipe offers a comforting Japanese rice porridge perfect for soothing moments. It’s easy to digest and prepare, and highlights the gentle richness of egg.
It is especially recommended for those seeking comfort food that nourishes both body and spirit, making it perfect for recovery days or when you crave something light yet fulfilling.
Easy Okayu with Egg (Japanese Rice Porridge)
Okayu is a comforting and warming rice porridge dish made with minimal ingredients, it's perfect for those days when you're feeling under the weather and looking for a simple dish to pick you back up!
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7. Mushroom Miso Soup (Kinoko no Miso Shiru)
This recipe for Mushroom Miso Soup celebrates the unique flavors and textures of four different types of mushrooms. It is a comforting soup that is easy to make and deeply satisfying.
I have explored the synergy between various mushrooms and miso to create a soup that is rich in umami and perfect for any occasion. If you are looking for a simple, wholesome soup, this recipe is for you!
Mushroom Miso Soup (Kinoko no Miso Shiru)
Enjoy the unique flavors and textures of various mushrooms in this delicious homemade mushroom miso soup packed with 4 different kinds! Not only is it delicious, but also comforting, nutritious and easy to make!
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8. Japanese Clear Soup (Osuimono)
Osuimono is a Japanese clear soup that is flavored with dashi, soy sauce, and salt. Unlike Sumashi-jiru, Osuimono highlights both the broth and the ingredients.
Try it at home for an authentic taste of simplicity!
Japanese Clear Soup (Osuimono)
This traditional Osuimono is a light and delicate soup made with seasoned dashi broth and minimal ingredients with a focus on simplicity. It's easy to make and adds elegance to any Japanese meal!
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9. Ginger Miso Soup (Plant-based)
This recipe for Vegan Miso Soup with Ginger is a twist on the traditional miso soup, using a vegan-friendly dashi made from kombu and dried shiitake mushrooms and bursting with aromatic flavors of fresh ginger.
It’s perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy the rich, umami flavors of Japanese cuisine, only using plant-based products!
Ginger Miso Soup (Plant-based)
This easy and delicious miso soup is made with umami-rich kombu and shiitake dashi and then flavored with awase miso paste and fragrant ginger. It's warming, comforting and vegan friendly!
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10. Nagoya Style Ozoni (New Year’s Soup with Mochi)
Ozoni is a traditional Japanese soup eaten during the New Year’s celebration. It is made with dashi, vegetables, mochi, and protein. Each region in Japan has its own unique version of the dish.
Nagoya-style Ozoni is the simplest in Japan, focusing on the purity of ingredients. Try my authentic Nagoya-style Ozoni recipe that you won’t find anywhere else!
Nagoya Style Ozoni (New Year’s Soup with Mochi)
Celebrate the New Year Nagoya style with this deliciously simple Ozoni made with pan fried chicken, blanched vegetables and chewy mochi in a lightly seasoned dashi broth.
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11. Red Miso Soup with Tofu and Seaweed (Akadashi)
Akadashi is a type of miso soup made with red soybean miso (Hatcho miso and Nagoya miso are commonly used). It’s a popular soup in the Tokai region, especially Aichi Prefecture.
If you like regional Japanese food, this recipe is a must-try!
Red Miso Soup (Akadashi)
Akadashi is a rich and flavorful variation of miso soup that hails from the Aichi region in Japan. Made with red miso paste, tofu and wakame seaweed, you can make this delicious regional delicacy in just 15 minutes with my easy and authentic recipe!
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12. Corn Potage (Japanese Corn Soup)
Corn potage is a thick, creamy soup made with corn that is very popular in Japan. It is available in restaurants, hotels, pre-made packets, vending machines, and Japanese snacks.
This recipe uses fresh corn to unlock its natural sweetness and creaminess, creating a creamy texture that is hard to resist. Give it a try if you have access to fresh corn!
Corn Potage (Japanese Corn Soup) with Homemade Croutons
Sweet and creamy corn potage is one of the most popular soups in Japan! Made from scratch with corn (fresh, frozen, canned, any will do!), whole milk and seasonings, it's surprisingly easy to make and only requires 6 ingredients. You can also take it to the next level with my 10-minute homemade crunchy croutons!
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13. Japanese Egg Drop Soup (Kakitamajiru)
Kakitamajiru is a Japanese-style egg drop soup with a light dashi broth and thin, fluffy egg ribbons. It’s subtle yet packed with umami taste!
You can serve this soup as a side dish, perhaps alongside a meal of grilled fish or rice!
Japanese Egg Drop Soup (Kakitamajiru)
Kakitamajiru is a clear Japanese soup made with fluffy ribbons of egg, served in a delicious homemade dashi broth and seasoned with soy sauce and salt. It's a simple dish that is both light yet packed with umami. Best of all, it's easy to make and requires minimal ingredients.
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14. Chilled Chicken and Citrus Somen Noodle Soup
Somen is a thin wheat flour noodle commonly eaten cold in Japan during the summer. I transformed it into a chilled noodle soup-style dish and added sudachi, a citrus fruit, for a refreshing twist.
This might not be entirely a soup-soup recipe, but it offers a great cold citrus soup, perfect for hot summer days.
Chilled Chicken and Citrus Somen Noodle Soup
This delicious chicken and citrus somen noodle soup combines the refreshing elements of a salad with the satisfying taste of noodle soup; it's served cold and has a kick of citrus flavor. Topped with tender chicken breast, crunchy cucumber, soft boiled egg and slices of sudachi (or lime!), it's easy to make and the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer's day!
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15. Zenzai (Japanese Red Bean Soup with Toasted Mochi)
Zenzai is a traditional Japanese dessert soup made by simmering adzuki beans with sugar. It’s served hot or cold with mochi or rice dumplings, and sometimes candied chestnuts.
It’s popular in Japan all year round, especially in winter after the New Year celebrations!
Zenzai (Japanese Red Bean Soup with Toasted Mochi)
Zenzai is a sweet and comforting soup made with red adzuki beans and sugar topped with chewy toasted mochi. Make this warming winter treat from scratch at home with just 5 ingredients!
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