List of Japanese soups and stews

List of Japanese Soups and Stews is a comprehensive compilation of traditional and contemporary soups and stews originating from Japan. These dishes are integral to Japanese cuisine, known for their unique flavors, ingredients, and preparation methods.

Soups

Miso Soup

Miso Soup is a traditional Japanese soup consisting of a stock called "dashi" into which softened miso paste is mixed. It is often garnished with green onions, seaweed, or tofu.

Tonjiru

Tonjiru, also known as pork soup, is a hearty miso soup filled with vegetables and pork. It is a popular dish during the colder months in Japan.

Suimono

Suimono is a clear soup often served as a palate cleanser in traditional Japanese multi-course meals. It typically contains seafood or vegetables.

Stews

Nikujaga

Nikujaga is a popular Japanese stew made from meat, potatoes and onions simmered in sweetened soy sauce. It is considered a comfort food in Japanese cuisine.

Oden

Oden is a type of nabemono (Japanese one-pot dishes), consisting of several ingredients such as boiled eggs, daikon radish, konjac, and processed fishcakes stewed in a light, soy-flavored dashi broth.

Chankonabe

Chankonabe is a robust hot pot dish commonly eaten by sumo wrestlers as part of a weight-gain diet. It contains a variety of ingredients like chicken, tofu, and vegetables simmered in a rich broth.

See Also

• Japanese Cuisine
• List of soups
• List of stews