13 best japanese soups
Japanese cuisine features a variety of delicious and comforting soups that are enjoyed across the country. Here's some information about Japanese soups:
Miso Soup: Miso soup is one of the most well-known Japanese soups. It's made from dashi broth (a stock made from fish or seaweed), miso paste (fermented soybean paste), and various ingredients like tofu, seaweed, green onions, and sometimes mushrooms. Miso soup is typically served as a side dish with rice for breakfast or as part of a traditional Japanese meal.
Ramen: Ramen is a beloved Japanese noodle soup known for its flavorful broth and various toppings. There are several regional varieties of ramen, each with its own distinctive broth. Popular types include tonkotsu (pork bone broth), shoyu (soy sauce-based), miso, and shio (salt-based). Ramen toppings can include sliced pork, soft-boiled eggs, seaweed, bamboo shoots, and more.
Udon Soup: Udon is a type of thick wheat noodle often served in a hot, flavorful broth. There are many variations of udon soup, with different broths like dashi, soy-based, or curry. Common toppings include green onions, tempura, and kamaboko (fish cake).
Soba Noodle Soup: Soba noodles are made from buckwheat and are served in a hot or cold broth. Hot soba soup is often served in a dashi-based broth, while cold soba noodles are served with a dipping sauce called tsuyu.
Chawanmushi: Chawanmushi is a savory Japanese egg custard dish that can be considered a soup. It's made by steaming a mixture of eggs, dashi, and various ingredients like mushrooms, shrimp, and ginkgo nuts. Chawanmushi has a silky texture and is often served in a small cup or bowl.
Oden: Oden is a hearty Japanese winter stew or hot pot.It consists of various ingredients like daikon radish, fish cakes, tofu, and boiled eggs simmered in a soy-based broth. Oden is a popular street food in Japan during the colder months.
Zoni: Zoni is a traditional Japanese New Year's soup that varies by region. It typically includes mochi (rice cakes) and vegetables in a clear or miso-based broth. The ingredients can vary widely, and zoni is often seen as a symbol of good luck and prosperity for the coming year.
Sumashi Soup: Sumashi is a clear, delicate Japanese soup made from dashi broth. It's often served as a simple and light starter in traditional kaiseki (multi-course) meals. The flavor is mild, and it may contain ingredients like mushrooms and shrimp.
Nabemono: Nabemono refers to a category of Japanese hot pot dishes. While it's not a soup in the traditional sense, these dishes involve simmering ingredients like vegetables, meat, and tofu in a communal pot of flavored broth. Popular nabemono include sukiyaki and shabu-shabu.
Japanese soups are known for their umami-rich flavors, precise preparation techniques, and use of seasonal ingredients. They are an integral part of Japanese cuisine, offering both comfort and nutrition to those who enjoy them.
Below you can find our editor's choice of the best japanese soups on the marketProduct description
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User questions & answers
Question: | How many carbs does each type have |
Answer: | Corn cream, increasing the amount of super sweet corn, by adding the corn butter of powder of our own development, corn flavor and richness was up. Potage is adding a vegetable broth, flavor and stewed feeling was up. In addition, it is up the thickened, became more rich, deep flavor. Onion consomme is, bring out the taste of the material stew carefully the meat and vegetables, is the onion consomme that was modeled after the work of chef. Chicken and the vegetables in the broth boiled out a full-bodied, the original natural sweetness and flavor onion has become integrated, please enjoy a rich and deep flavor. Homemade cheese croutons containing made from where you bake bread. Nutritional component 1 meals per cone cream (energy: 76kcal, lipid: 2.6g, Protein: 1.0g, carbohydrate: 12g, sodium: 410mg, sodium chloride equivalent: 1.0g), potage (energy: 69kcal, lipid: 2.4g , protein: 1.3g, carbohydrate: 11g, sodium: 470mg, sodium chloride equivalent: 1.2g), onion consomme (energy: 46kcal, lipid: 1.2g, protein: 0.93g, carbohydrates: 7.8g, sodium: 470mg, sodium chloride equivalent amount: 1.2g) |
Question: | Can you provide directions to prepare in English |
Answer: | I used a translation app. To get directions. |
Question: | Before I order does anyone know the instructions in english? how much water do I add to each packet of soup??? thks mm |
Answer: | If you have a Keurig, the small cup is exactly perfect for a soup packet. |
Question: | What are the flavors, and are there English instructions |
Answer: | The respondent below (Grim Reaper) is mostly correct. The first is corn cream - sweet, creamy, but light. Wording below: "with lots of corn". The middle soup is labelled "potage", which is something of a mix, but really does resemble our potato soup. The wording below it says "thick and creamy". "とろとろ" is a little hard to translate. The third says "onion consomme", and so it'll be like an onion soup flavor, but brothier. A good side for a little sandwich, maybe. The wording below it is too small for me to read.I do recommend these. My advice to anyone buying them is to start with about half as much water as you expect you'll need. These tend to be aimed at people making a little soup in a coffee mug at work, say, and Japanese portions do tend to be a bit smaller. You can always add more water if you need to, but watery soup is just ruined. I speak from some experience here... |
Product description
Ajinomoto Japan Food Knorr Cup Soup corn cream 30 bags servings
- Ajinomoto Japan Food Knorr Cup Soup corn cream 30 bags servings
User questions & answers
Question: | Can someone please tell if there is wheat flour/gluten in this? Or is the thixkening agent a rice/corn/tapioca flour? Thank you |
Answer: | I'm not sure, I think the thickening agent of the soup, is corn based. But, the croutons may contain wheat flour. |
Question: | Is this soup vegetarian |
Answer: | The chicken flavor (broth, bouillon?) is used in this soup. |
Question: | How much salt is in Knorr Corn soup |
Answer: | I am reading the ingredients printed on the box. I am Japanese. It says that in each individual packet, there is 1.0 gram of sodium. One packet is 17.6 gram. I hope this helps. |
Question: | After buying this i realized that I can't read Japanese. Can someone tell me in english how to make the soup please? thanks |
Answer: | Directions in English: 1) Pour content in the bag into a cup. 2) Pour 150 ml (=a pinch over 5 oz) hot (or boiling) water, then stir it well for about 15 seconds. Notes: I pour about 6 oz hot water. |
Product description
Knorr Cup Soup vegetable potage Variety box 20 bags Japanese Edition
- Knorr Cup Soup vegetable potage Variety box 20 bags Japanese Edition
User questions & answers
Question: | Do you just add hot water? If so, how much |
Answer: | Yes, just boiling water. 8-12 oz. depends how thick you are prefer. |
Question: | I usually buy the Knorr variety box of 30 pks, which is the same price as this box of 20 pks. Are these packs larger? What is the difference |
Answer: | I haven't the 20. The kcal values on the sides of the boxes for the 20 and the 30 are similar, which tells me they are about the same size. |
Question: | What are the different flavors |
Answer: | Tomato, sweet corn and mushroom. There are 7 packets of the tomato and mushroom flavors each, and 6 packets of the corn flavor. |
Question: | What's their shelf life |
Answer: | There are two great ways to preserve food: dehydrate, or salt it. These are both- and then hermetically sealed in pouches. Easy answer is multiple years, but I suspect multiple decades. I'd have no fear of eating one that's 30 yeas old. |
Product description
Miyasaka brewery Co., Ltd. Was founded in 1662. It all began with Ihei Arimasa miyasaka, the 12th head of the miyasaka family, who started a brewery at the city of Kamisuwa, Nagano, Japan. For the next 300 years, miyasaka spent tremendous amounts of time to create a perfect sake “Masumi,” which today is highly regarded for its aroma, body, and rich taste. One of the secrets of this popularity lies in the company’s successful development of a special high-quality yeast. In 1916, the company put its experience of making Masumi to the production of miso, featuring the Miko-chan trademark. In 1968, the latest technology concepts were introduced and successfully applied to the development of freeze-dried products. By considering what we eat from a variety of different perspectives, the company has been able to develop a popular range of new products. Our goal is to introduce this traditional and healthy Japanese food worldwide, in the most casual and convenient way
- 20 servings per Package
- 5 assorted: tofu, Wakeme, green onion, spinach, and fried bean Curd
- Quick and easy
- Contains fresh miso paste
- 3 different type of dashi tastes
- Allergen Information: Soy
User questions & answers
Question: | where is this made |
Answer: | The package says, "Product of Japan." |
Question: | Are these vegetarian |
Answer: | They list bonito (dry fish flakes) as an ingredient, so I'd say no, not vegetarian. Most miso soups use bonito. |
Question: | watt is the difference between the red and blue color on the packaging |
Answer: | No, Watt is not the difference. Watt is the SI unit of power, equivalent to one joule per second, corresponding to the power in an electric circuit in which the potential difference is one volt and the current one ampere. |
Question: | What chemicals are in it that requires it to have a warning label for California |
Answer: | It’s not the chemicals it’s the crazy California law that requires a warning label for just about anything, even Disneyland has that warning label posted... |
Product description
Osuimono is one of popular japanese soup. This product is the most popular instat osuimono soup.
- Matsutake flavored Instant osuimono soup
- Easy to cook with only hot water.
- If you want more delicious, add some vegetable and fish into a pan with this instant soup and boil for a few minutes.
User questions & answers
Question: | The only ingredient list I could find online listed "flavoring granules". Does anyone know if this is vegetarian |
Answer: | Seasoning granule (salt, sugar, bonito flour, bonito extract, soy sauce, (including wheat), wakame, spinach, seasoning (amino acid etc.), caramel color, fragrance, antioxidant (vitamin E), citric acid) |
Question: | How much water do you add per pouch |
Answer: | Try and find the amount you think is best by trial and error. Also, you will find saltier (less water) better after strenuous exercises. A few different soup bowls in my cupboard measured between 1.5 and 2 cups. |
Question: | Translate cooking directions |
Answer: | Simply add 150 ml (2/3 cup) of boiling water into a cup over the mix and stir well. Sit 10~15 seconds. |
Question: | what are the nutritional facts per pack |
Answer: | I Googled it. Nutrition FactsServing size 1 packet(3g)Serving per Container 4Amount Per ServingCalories 5Calories from Fat 0% Daily Value* Total Fat 0g 0%Saturated Fat 0g 0%Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg 0%Sodium 610mg 26%Total Carbohydrate 1g 0%Dietary Fiber 0g 0%Sugars 0g Protein 0g Vitamin A 0% / Vitamin C 0% / Calcium 0% / Iron 0%*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.INGREDIENTSSALT, WHEAT GLUTEN, SUGAR, MONOSODIUM L-GLUTAMATE, LAVER, JAPANESE MUSHROOM, BONITO POWDER, BONITO EXTRACT, SOY SAUCE, WELSH ONION, DISODIUM 5â-INOSINATE, DISODIUM 5â-GUANYLATE, CARAMEL, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, DISODIUM SUCCINATE.CONTAINS: BONITO, WHEAT AND SOYBEANS. |
Product description
Restaurant Taste Miso Soup (set of 32)
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User questions & answers
Question: | are they idividual packets or cubes |
Answer: | There are 2 packets you combine for one bowl of soup - one you squeeze out the miso paste and then another with the dried ingredients (seaweed, tofu, fried tofu, or green onion). |
Question: | How many carbs per serving |
Answer: | I went into Google Translator; "carbohydrates" is "Tansuikabutsu". Japanese is read from right to left, so the first three symbols (parts of letters) remind me of: a brush, a telephone pole and a backwards letter "J". Looking for those images on the label, I find it in a different font, but still recognizable as the word 'carbs' in Japanese. It is the third listing from the bottom in the nutritional box (has yellow below it; the other is obviously a list of ingredients). Checking quickly, the label shows us that all the entrees contain either 4.7, 4.8, or 5 grams of carbs per 18 grams of food. |
Question: | What flavors are identified by the color of the package (green, blue, orange, red) since I don't read Japanese |
Answer: | Despite what the flavor packets say, please note there is green onion, tofu on some sort, seaweed and dashi in all flavor packets. There is no avoiding any ingredient. I’ll post pictures as I open them up. |
Question: | Does this soup contain MSG |
Answer: | People keep answering "no" to that very question, but allow me to clarify: it does not contain ADDED msg. The broth of any miso soup contains kombu, a type of seaweed. If you take a look at a piece of dried kombu you'll notice a white crystalline substance on the surface. This is naturally-occurring msg. Any food with a flavor that could be described as 'umami' (soy sauce, miso,etc) contains naturally-occurring glutamates. That is the source of umami flavor. Hope that helps. |
User questions & answers
Question: | Is this listing for one 10 count bag or two 10 count bags |
Answer: | This list is one 10 count bag. |
Question: | How much water do you add |
Answer: | The package says 160 ml for each vermicelli round. Add seasoning package also and cover for 3 minutes . |
Question: | Is this made in Japan? Or China |
Answer: | It is made in Japan. |
Question: | What flavors are which |
Answer: | Here’s what I gathered Egg soup Korean soup Dandan soup Wakame(seaweed) Chowder soup |
Product description
Miyasaka Brewery Co., Ltd. was founded in 1662. It all began with Ihei Arimasa Miyasaka, the 12th head of the Miyasaka family, who started a brewery at the city of Kamisuwa, Nagano, Japan. For the next 300 years, Miyasaka spent tremendous amounts of time to create a perfect sake “Masumi,” which today is highly regarded for its aroma, body, and rich taste. One of the secrets of this popularity lies in the company’s successful development of a special high-quality yeast. In 1916, the company put its experience of making Masumi to the production of Miso, featuring the Miko-chan trademark. In 1968, the latest technology concepts were introduced and successfully applied to the development of freeze-dried products. By considering what we eat from a variety of different perspectives, the company has been able to develop a popular range of new products. Our goal is to introduce this traditional and healthy Japanese food worldwide, in the most casual and convenient way.
- 12 authentic Japanese miso soup packets per Package
- Contains fresh miso paste
- Quick and Easy
- Contains Authentic Miso Paste and Baby Clams
- Contains 30mg Ornithine per serving
User questions & answers
Question: | How do you prelare this soup? There are not english instructions included |
Answer: | We "googled" the translation of the Japanese characters and came up with the instructions |
Question: | Can this be use blender and puree as olderly problem biteing |
Answer: | Should not have a problem with blending the soup. It does not contain a lot of things so it should be easy to puree. |
Product description
With a delicate Japanese style broth that??s completely vegan, combined with pre-cooked udon noodle and tofu, bok choy, and shiitake mushrooms, this delicious Udon soup will keep you warm and satisfied. Bring home an Annie Chun's Udon Soup Bowl today and for the traditional taste of Umami! This soup makes a fantastic meal or a great appetizer.
About Annie Chun's
DELICIOUS, EASY-TO-PREPARE, ASIAN-INSPIRED DISHES THAT YOU CAN FEEL GOOD ABOUT. ??that??s our promise, and we don??t take it lightly. It??s what drives us each day to make our foods easier to enjoy and better for you, without sacrificing the vibrant aromas, flavors and textures that we all love.
About the Brand
Annie Chun was born and raised in Seoul, Korea, and came to Northern California as a young adult, where her family owned and operated a top-rated Korean restaurant in San Francisco.
Annie began selling her signature Asian sauces at the Marin County Farmers' Market in the early '90s. It wasn't long before her loyal customers began to encourage her to start her own company and package the products for the retail market. So, in 1992, with $500 and a lot of help from friends and family, she founded Annie Chun's Gourmet Foods. Her goal was to deliver healthy, authentic Asian foods to Western consumers, and to make Asian cooking "as easy to prepare as spaghetti" for Americans. Many of her products are based on traditional recipes that have been part of her family for generations.
In 1997 Annie moved beyond Asian sauces, introducing the first line of specialty Asian pastas produced in the United States. Her award-winning products are now distributed throughout North America and in some parts of Europe.
Annie lives with her husband and two children in Northern California.
- Japanese-style vegan udon soup combined with delicious pre-cooked udon noodles. Shiitake mushrooms, bok choy and tofu round out this Asian feel-good flavor soup bowl.
- NON-GMO, Vegan, No Fat, No Cholesterol
- #1 Selling Brand of Asian Specialty Single-Serve Entrees [Source: IRI Total US - MULO, Latest 52 Weeks Ending 3/22/2020]
- Easy-to-make! Great for quick luch or dinner at home, office, or on-the-go.
- Made in USA. Contains 5.9-oz Bowl; Conveniently packaged in microwave-safe container; Heated and ready to eat in just two minutes!
User questions & answers
Question: | If there is beef and fish- how can it be vegan |
Answer: | There is no beef nor fish; just dried tofu and miso which is made of beans. |
Question: | Other than microwave, can you just add hot water, cover for 5 minutes and serve |
Answer: | All you need to do is pour in a cup and a half of boiling water, and wait for the dried veggies from the small packet to get re-hydrated. After getting re-hydrated, the veggies will become crunchy. You should avoid using a microwave on the noodles being covered with water. If you do this, then the mixture will boil over in the microwave. To repeat, just stick a cup and a half of cold water in your microwave (the water contained in a large cup). Once the water is boiling, then you need to pour the boiling water over the combination of noodles plus dried veggies. After soaking for a couple of minutes, then you need to add the thick teriyaki sauce. It makes no sense to do it any other way. |
Question: | What is the difference between the original flavor and the "new and improved" flavor |
Answer: | The original seemed to taste better. |
Question: | Are these the original flavor and not the yucky new and improved flavor |
Answer: | I'm assuming they are the "yucky new and improved flavor", they definitely aren't like the ones I've had before. I was especially concerned about the lack of accurate information on the ingredients. |
Product features
Japanese-Style Udon Soup Bowl
Enjoy some classic Japanese comfort food. We’ve combined delicate Japanese-style broth with thick, hearty Udon noodles. Shiitake mushrooms, bok choy and tofu round out this Asian feel-good flavor bowl. It’ll be ready in minutes, and you’ll be completely nourished… body and soul.
What’s in the Box:
Easy to Prepare
1. Place noodles, soup base and ry toppings in bowl. Add water up to soup only water line.
2. Place lid loosely on bowl and microwave on high for 2 minutes (based on 1200 watt microwave oven). Then let bowl sit in microwave for an additional 30 seconds.
3. Stir well before serving. Enjoy! (Caution! Bowl will be hot.)
Non-GMO Project Verified
Our noodle bowl is made free of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and with clean ingredients. Feel good about making the best choice for you and your family. Annie Chun’s is dedicated to providing cleaner, healthier Asian food products that can be enjoyed anytime, anywhere!
NON-GMO Project Verified - ID: 64989; Issued on 12/3/2017 by FoodChain ID, Inc.
Serving Tips for Even Better Enjoyment
1. Mix in sliced shiitake mushrooms
2. Top with fried tofu or fish cakes
3. Add cooked chicken or shrimp for even more protein
Annie Chun’s - Simple Gourmet Asian Cuisine
At Annie Chun’s, we make delicious, easy-to-prepare, Asian-inspired dishes that you can feel good about. That’s our promise, and we don’t take it lightly. It’s what drives us each day to make our foods easier to enjoy and better for you, without sacrificing the vibrant aromas, flavors and textures that we all love.
Product description
Traditional undo soup stock from Higashimaru.
- A great tasting soup base for your instant Udon noodles
- Udon soup stock made from katsuo dried bonito flakes and konbu seaweed
- Can also be used with other types of noodles, to simmer vegetables or with oden to add flavor
User questions & answers
Question: | How much water per packet |
Answer: | Per packet, 250 ml to 300 ml / 8.453 oz to 10.144 oz of hot water in order to make 1 bowl of Udon or Soba soup, depending on your taste for the soup. |
Question: | Looking for the nutritional on this product to figure out allergens |
Answer: | I don't see any ingredients listed which may cause allergies, but I am not an allergen specialist. |
Product description
It is the miso soup which sticks to the taste of the ingredients which stand out, which chose the best compatible miso and soup stock according to ingredients. You can enjoy a variety of delicious taste that you do not get bored every day. This is NEW one made of AMANO FOODs.
- miso
- miso soup
- dry food
- amano foods
- egg plant
User questions & answers
Question: | how do you prepare the soup |
Answer: | The instructions are in Japanese but I had good results microwaving the flavoring packet with 1 cup/250 ml water for 2 minutes. More or less for how salty you like the broth. Really comforting. |
Question: | Does it have msg? Shelf life |
Answer: | Not clear about msg. The box which I bought some months ago shows the shelf life of 2020. 11 |
Question: | gluten free |
Answer: | The writings on the package are in Japanese which I cannot read. However, nothing I have seen in the soup appears to be gluten products. Also, I have seen translations of the Japanese in the comments and there are no gluten foods that are in the stated ingredients. My wife and I love them. |
Question: | Is this made in China |
Answer: | no. |
Product description
Chicken and gala was thoroughly boiled, it is the original full-fledged chicken soup. Because it is deep flavor that there is rich even though it has already been a frankly, soup, of course, you delicious every cuisine such as chicken soup pots and fried. Are increasingly customers using Featured is! "Circle chicken Garasupu" day-to-day cooking even when called, Na not little enough things taste. According to the actual use of such person, and launched the 200g bag.
- Calories: 2.5g (soup 1 cup of) per 4.7kcal
- Ingredients: salt, dextrin, chicken extract, vege
- Product Size (height x depth x width): 20mmx140mm
User questions & answers
Question: | Does this product contain yellow #5 or #6, or turmeric? It gives me a 5-7 day migraine headache, so I cannot use it |
Answer: | It doesn’t say containing those but you might want to Google translate to English to make sure. Ingredients: 食塩、デキストリン、チキンエキス、鶏油、野菜エキス、こしょう、たん白加水分解物、酵母エキス/調味料(アミノ酸等)、pH調整剤、乳化剤 |
Question: | Does this have msg in it (monosodium glutamate |
Answer: | The ingredients read: "Salt, dextrin, chicken extract, chicken oil, vegetable extract, pepper, protein hydrolysate, yeast extract/seasoning (amino acid ect., pH adjusting agent, emulsifier" I don't see MSG in there, but the yeast extract could be it. I'm not sure. |
Question: | Who translated "marudori" into "round chicken"?? what does it mean |
Answer: | Mimir is correct. Maru means whole, dori is chicken in this context. (Maru is originally marugoto = whole, it’s just shortened as maru for a better, catchy sound when combined with dori) |
Question: | Is there a better translated description out there that anyone has seen or could give me |
Answer: | There is no explanation in English at all.Usage guidelines: (2servings)water or hot water 300ml(1.25cup) +soups stock 2tsp./Or for example Fried vegetables 400g(14oz)+soup stock 3tsp./ Or 2servins Fried rice + soup stock 3tsp. |
Product description
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- Enjoy the delicious flavor of white miso soup with you anywhere you go!
- Mix contents of one single serve packet in a bowl or mug with 2/3 cup boiling water for instant soup
- Soup mix also contains seaweed, green onions and wheat pieces
- Each package contains three instant packets; also available in other flavors
- 3 bags (9 pokets) 3x Net Wt. 1.05 Oz.
User questions & answers
Question: | The description says :Soup mix also contains seaweed, green onions and wheat pieces - wheat pieces? Did they mean tofu pieces |
Answer: | I do not have your specific miso soup. I use the tofu miso one. On this package there is no reference to wheat. |
Question: | Why did I only get 1 bag, 3 pockets |
Answer: | This happened the first time I ordered. Look specifically for the multi-package box. |
Question: | I waa told that this is gluten free. True |
Answer: | I haven’t studied the label to know if it says that. But miso soup is typically gluten-free. Miso is soy—which is GF. Some makers of “soy sauce” do also include wheat in their brewing. If they do, then their product can’t be labeled gluten-free. If this miso soup is indeed specifically labeled GF and there is wheat among its ingredients, then it’s erroneous labeling and you might have a decent product lawsuit to file. |
Question: | Does this contain msg, and is it made in China |
Answer: | MSG is monosodium glutamate. It is found in many foods in nature - especially in seaweed/kelp. You eat it all the time and it is recognized as safe by every major food monitoring organization in the world including the FDA. "Monosodium glutamate (MSG), also known as sodium glutamate, is the sodium salt of glutamic acid, one of the most abundant naturally occurring non-essential amino acids. Glutamic acid is found naturally in tomatoes, grapes, cheese, mushrooms and other foods." Generally speaking, MSG is found in many, many foods, but it is not always labeled as such. |
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