21 Popular Japanese Soups (Easy Recipes To Make At Home)

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If you’re looking for a flavorful and comforting soup, we highly recommend these Japanese soup recipes.

Loaded with flavor and nutritious ingredients, these hearty and satisfying soups are sure to please your tastebuds.

From the popular Japanese clear onion soup to ramen and udon soup, we’ve collected 21 most popular Japanese soup recipes for you to get inspired!

Spicy Miso Ramen Soup

Spicy Miso Ramen Soup
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In just 30 minutes, this filling ramen soup is ready to serve. A traditional dish with a spicy kick, this classic ramen soup is a weeknight lifesaver.

Easy Seafood Udon Soup

Easy Seafood Udon Soup

Made with succulent shrimp, scallops, salmon, and clams, this seafood soup is a cozy bowl of deliciousness that’s sure to warm the soul and satisfy your appetite!

Japanese Clear Onion Soup

Japanese Clear Soup Recipe

Vegetarian and vegan-friendly, this onion soup broth is a tasty dish that will warm you inside and out. Simple and tasty, this soup is a quick meal to turn to when you’re short on time and craving something savory.

Miso Soup

Miso Soup

Made with only a few simple ingredients, this classic, mild soup is ready to serve in just 15 minutes! It’s even faster than take-out.

Easy Homemade Tsukemen (Japanese Dipping Ramen Noodles)

Easy Homemade Tsukemen (Japanese Dipping Ramen Noodles)
Tsukemen Noodles

Made with Japanese dipping noodles, this savory soup also includes tender pork belly meat, fresh veggies, and a soft-boiled egg. Hearty and satisfying, you can whip up this meal in just 30 minutes.

Japanese Mushroom Soup

Japanese Mushroom Soup

Made with flavorful mushrooms, this simple soup is so easy to make with just a handful of pantry staples. Warm and comforting, this soup is a great way to cozy up this winter.

Soba Noodle Soup

Soba Noodle Soup

Served with blanched greens, wakame seaweed, and sliced salmon on top, this warm bowl of Soba noodle soup is oh-so-satisfying. You can make this dish in 30 minutes and you can even add some variety with shrimp tempura, fish cakes, or tofu. This recipe is so versatile that you can switch it up any way you like and it’s always delish!

Japanese Red Bean Soup

Japanese Red Bean Soup

Made with toasted mochi, this homemade red bean soup beats anything you can find in a can. Delicious and savory, this popular Japanese soup is easy to make at home, even if you’re a newbie in the kitchen.

Japanese Corn Soup

Japanese Corn Soup

Made with garlic fried rice and vegan katsu curry, this Japanese corn soup is absolutely bursting with flavor. Classic miso soup gets all the attention but this Japanese soup deserves its moment in the spotlight, too.

Japanese Egg Drop Soup

Japanese Egg Drop Soup

With fluffy shreds of egg and a delicious homemade broth seasoned with soy and salt, this tasty dish is a cozy and comforting appetizer. You can make this soup with a few ingredients and it’s ready in no time.

Japanese Chicken Soup

Chicken soup is a wintertime must and this Japanese version is about to become your new favorite. Light and flavorful, this soup is made with nutritious umami and tender chicken. Healthy and delicious, this soup is one the whole family is sure to love.

Japanese Enoki And Shiitake Mushroom Soup

Japanese Enoki And Shiitake Mushroom Soup

Steaming hot and loaded with flavor, this shiitake mushroom soup made with Japanese enoki is a satisfying meal to cozy up with after a long, hard day.

Japanese Dumpling Soup

You won’t believe it, but it’s true! You can totally whip up a broth that tastes like it’s been simmering all day in just 10 minutes! Don’t believe us? Try this recipe for yourself and see!

Japanese Curry Soup

Popularized in a northern region of Japan (Sapporo, Hokkaido), this curry soup is made with tender chicken, savory vegetables, and loads of flavor. Everyone will beg for seconds.

Japanese Rice Soup

Japanese Rice Soup

Rice soup seasoned with veggies, egg, and meat or fish (if desired), this congee-style soup is a traditional Japanese meal you will love.

Japanese Tofu Soup

Japanese Tofu Soup

Easy to make from scratch, this simple broth – also known as dashi – is so tasty, even your pickiest eaters will love it. Served with tofu and wakame seaweed, this dish is as nutritious as it is delicious.

Japanese Vegetable Soup

Japanese Vegetable Soup

Made with root vegetables, tofu, and a savory dashi broth, this filling and satisfying meal is one soup recipe you’ll turn to again and again – especially when you’re tight on time.

Japanese Breakfast Soup

Japanese Breakfast Soup

Traditionally served for breakfast, this soup includes rice, grilled fish, miso, pickles, and a Japanese-style omelet. If you like to work out in the morning, this is the perfect post-workout breakfast to get your day going.

Japanese Pumpkin Soup

Japanese Pumpkin Soup

Also known as kabocha, this soup is made with chestnuts, sweet potato, and Japanese pumpkin. Replace your usual butternut squash recipe with this and we guarantee your family will rave about it.

Beef Udon

Beef Udon

Steaming with delicious aromas, this hot noodle soup with tender beef is a dish that really hits the spot on a cold day.

Tonkotsu Ramen Broth

Tonkotsu Ramen Broth

Satisfy your craving for classic ramen soup with this unbelievably simple Japanese soup recipe. Once you learn how to make it, you’ll never reach for the take-out menu again.

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This warm, flavorful Spicy Miso Ramen will satisfy your cravings with a savory chicken broth, hearty ramen noodles and toppings like soft-boiled egg and green onions. You can easily make this delicious, authentic miso ramen at home in less than 30 minutes – it’s even better than the one from the restaurant!

Best Japanese Soup Collection

By: Izzy
In just 30 minutes, this filling ramen soup is ready to serve. A traditional dish with a spicy kick, this classic miso ramen soup is a weeknight lifesaver.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls

Ingredients 

  • 2 packages ramen noodles

Spicy Miso Ramen Broth

  • 3 tablespoons miso paste
  • 2 teaspoons chili bean paste
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 1/4 pound ground pork
  • 2 cups chicken stock, I used reduced sodium
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 green onions
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Toppings

  • 2 soft-boiled eggs
  • chopped green onions

Instructions 

Make Spicy Miso Broth

  • Heat sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic, ginger, and shallot, and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add ground pork, and stir-fry until no longer pink.
  • Add chili bean paste and miso paste. Stir fry with the meat.
  • Add chicken stock, soy sauce, and green onions.
  • Cover and bring to a boil. Remove the lid, lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. (While you are waiting, you can make ramen noodles.)
  • Taste and season with salt and pepper to taste. You can add more chili bean paste if you’d like your soup to be extra spicy. Stir lightly. Remove from heat and set aside.

Cook Ramen Noodles

  • Cook ramen noodles al dente according to the instructions on the package.
  • When the noodles are cooked, drain completely and divide the noodles into 2 bowls.

Add Toppings

  • Pour the ramen soup on top of the noodles, and add toppings such as soft-boiled eggs and green onions. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used.

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I'm Izzy, a food lover and photographer. Here you’ll find a collection of simple recipes that are perfect for busy people. My blog aims to help you make and enjoy delicious and healthy food at home.

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