Recipezaar: Japanese,Soups recipes

Miso Soup with Veggies and Tofu

Wed, 12 Sep 2001 10:31:46 -0400

This recipe came from the Fit For Life cookbook. It takes traditional miso soup and gives it some life. -- posted by kbell22

Miso Shiru Soup

Tue, 16 Oct 2001 18:39:17 -0400

A very traditional Japanese soup -- posted by Bergy

Chicken and Egg Domburi

Thu, 28 Feb 2002 18:13:01 -0500

A favorite Japanese dish! Yummy with some green tea and pickled red ginger on the side. -- posted by Cocoa

Mighty Miso Soup

Sun, 28 Apr 2002 18:32:36 -0400

This recipe is from the cookbook "How It All Vegan". -- posted by mielhollinger

Japanese Dashi (Bonito Fish Stock)

Mon, 13 May 2002 17:49:42 -0400

A staple for Japanese cooking and recipes. I make a lot and freeze the extra into ice cubes to have on hand when I need it. -- posted by Sue L

Iron Chef Sakai's Sweet Corn, Coriander and Bok Choy Potage

Mon, 26 Aug 2002 19:17:20 -0400

I found this online at g.chef.com; I adapted the directions to be easier to follow, for me. -- posted by Sue L

Elegant Japanese Soup

Wed, 08 Jan 2003 20:22:07 -0500

Be sure to use clear full flavored broth. Personally I like to add the carrots & mushrooms into the bowl of steaming broth without simmering them first , personal preference. This is such an attractive, easy to make, light soup that is just perfect for the start of an Oriental meal or with any meal. Substitute strands of cooked Chicken instead of the seafood. See footnore at bottom of recipe for clarifying broth -- posted by Bergy

Tori to negi no suimono (Soup)

Wed, 08 Jan 2003 20:29:13 -0500

This is a Japanese delicate suimono soup makes an elegant first course...or final course for that matter -- posted by Tish

Saimin Broth

Fri, 10 Jan 2003 20:31:36 -0500

-- posted by Wenstar

Sumo Salmon Miso Soup

Fri, 24 Jan 2003 20:00:23 -0500

Sumo wrestlers eat lots of "nabe" to get up to fighting weight. We've toned our salmon soup down a lot, so this really isn't going to pack on the pounds unless you eat it with a LOT of rice. Sumo wrestlers have their own recipes and vary the soup depending on the ingredients they have. This is our version of Ishikari Nabe, using ingredients that we are readily able to find here. It isn't authentic, but works with our kids. The recipe is meant to be adjusted to incorporate things you may have at hand. We often add spinach, squash, green onions, sweet onions, mushrooms. You can add the eggs if you want, usually the tofu and salmon are plenty for us. If you really want to eat like a sumo wrestler, you should just dump your STEAMED rice right into the soup. -- posted by Akikobay

BBQ Duck And Ramen Soup

Tue, 25 Feb 2003 20:04:24 -0500

Love this simple but delicious noodle soup on a cold wet rainy day. Great meal in one. Total comfort food. -- posted by KitchenManiac

Clam Soup

Wed, 12 Mar 2003 20:05:55 -0500

This recipe is posted by request-please let me know how you like it. -- posted by DiB's

Chicken Noodle in Miso Soup

Tue, 18 Mar 2003 20:02:11 -0500

COMFORT FOOD. A nice change to the usual tasting chicken soups. Try this on a cold rainy/wintery day OR when you want a fast all in one meal. -- posted by KitchenManiac

Japanese Egg Custard Soup

Thu, 08 May 2003 20:08:42 -0400

This is an Atkins recipe that I found in a friends cookbook and am saving for future reference. -- posted by *Pixie*

Miso Soup

Tue, 05 Aug 2003 20:03:19 -0400

Our favorite sushi place serves this, and it took me a while to learn to make it at home. It's wonderful! You can add all sorts of things to this, and take away the tofu and bean curd, if you'd like (but it's sooo good!) -- posted by Melany *

Soba Soup With Spinach and Tofu

Mon, 08 Sep 2003 20:03:44 -0400

MMMMMmmmmmm, this soup is so good! From Sara's Secrets TV show. Soba is buckwheat noodles. This is comfort food! -- posted by Sharon123

Dashi

Fri, 21 Nov 2003 20:00:56 -0500

This tasty broth is simple to prepare, flavorful, healthy and is a versatile addition to every recipe collection. Dashi is a base for many soups, but can be served alone as a clear broth or with soba noodles and green onions for a light and easy course. -- posted by rsarahl

Wild Mushroom Soup

Fri, 21 Nov 2003 20:00:56 -0500

Simple, earthy and so good. -- posted by rsarahl

Shiitake Dashi

Fri, 21 Nov 2003 20:00:58 -0500

Vegetarian dashi. It is a nice broth in its own right but is also a base for countless soups. So simple, so good. -- posted by rsarahl

soba noodle soup

Thu, 04 Dec 2003 20:01:10 -0500

quick easy main course soup, you can substitute chicken or tofu if you prefer, and this is easily doubled or tripled. -- posted by chia

soba in broth

Wed, 21 Jan 2004 20:00:27 -0500

great first course or light lunch- you decide. -- posted by chia

Quick Veggie and Beef Noodle Bowl

Mon, 26 Jan 2004 20:00:21 -0500

A great quick and easy soup. You can substitute differt veggies to your choice. This recipe comes from Food & Family -- posted by Andrea Gile

Japanese Chicken and Mushroom Soup

Sat, 31 Jan 2004 20:02:49 -0500

Light and refreshing easy soup. -- posted by Olha

Japanese Pumpkin Soup (Kabocha Soup)

Tue, 13 Apr 2004 19:59:41 -0400

A lovely pumpkin soup posted in response to a recipe request from an online source. -- posted by Molly53

Egg Drop Soup (Tamago Toji)

Tue, 04 May 2004 20:00:13 -0400

This recipe is from the book "At Home with Japanese Cooking" by Elizabeth Andoh. I haven't tried it, but am posting it for future use and safekeeping because I always seem to have leftover egg from various other recipes. -- posted by Roosie

Spicy Noodle Soup

Tue, 22 Jun 2004 19:58:55 -0400

This is one from Betty Crocker's Cook It Quick Cookbook. -- posted by Summer's Mommy

Rice Stew With Daikon (Daikon Zosui)

Tue, 03 Aug 2004 19:58:20 -0400

A yummy Japanese-style recipe from www.moscowfood.coop. Easy to make vegetarian by using veggie stock. -- posted by Roosie

Japanese Noodles in Miso Soup Miso Nikomi Udon

Sun, 08 Aug 2004 20:00:20 -0400

Posted in reply to a request. Translated from a Japanese language cookbook (Shinkatei Hyakkajiten Vol. 1, Kodan-sha, 1967). I have recently made this, and will rearrange the directions to be more user-friendly by the end of April '05. Please regard the amounts of chicken, eggs, kamaboko, as suggestions. Udon are the comparatively thick white Japanese noodles made with white wheat flour. Weighing the miso would be most accurate, but my conversion chart says 160 g miso is equal to 140 ml, or 1/2 US cup plus 1.4 tablespoons. Please use caution, because miso is very salty. -- posted by mianbao

Miso Soup With Shiitake Mushrooms and Tofu

Mon, 22 Nov 2004 20:00:24 -0500

Very simple to make, and really flavoursome, ideal winter breakfast or all-purpose soup. Based on a recipe from my asian cookbook, but that was too salty, so I changed it. -- posted by tom_says_yum_yum

Miso and Gorgonzola Soup

Wed, 16 Mar 2005 20:00:07 -0500

If you like Gorgonzola, you will like this soup -- posted by ThymeOnMyHands

Basic Miso Soup

Thu, 07 Apr 2005 21:04:06 -0400

This recipe was my introduction to making miso soup. I love recipes like this that encourage you to be creative and make it your own - something many of us will do anyway! The instructions include many add-in ideas. I put spinach, shiitake mushrooms, and extra green onions in mine, using the water I soaked the mushrooms in for some of the water called for in the recipe. From Eden Organic Foods. -- posted by Vino Girl

Ocha-zuke

Wed, 20 Apr 2005 17:06:23 -0400

this is the actual recipe which i did a quick translation from dutch, however as usual i never follow it! ------------------------------------------- Ocha-zuke is a quick meal usually served after drinking. in the old days, in the region around Tokyo this meal was offered as a way to say the party is over and it's time to leave! ----------------------------------------- -- posted by Fuji

Ham and Egg Drop Soup

Fri, 29 Apr 2005 13:13:57 -0400

I made chicken soo-guy the other nice with fried rice, and this nice little soup. It turned out perfect and is a quick easy soup to make. I used homemade chicken stock and thats the only change i made to the origanal recipe. -- posted by Dancer^

Light Miso Soup

Sun, 01 May 2005 19:46:12 -0400

The tofu can be substitued with roasted sliced pork and the vegetable broth can be substituted with chicken broth. Enjoy! -- posted by Chef #213022

Nabeyaki Udon (japanese Noodle)

Thu, 05 May 2005 16:46:06 -0400

A pan of white thick noodles and soup served with fish cakes and chicken and vegetables. Deep fried prawn can also be used in place of the fish cakes for a tasty variation. -- posted by BirdyBaker

Soy, Soy, Soy Soup

Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:56:09 -0400

This is the easiest soup I've ever made, and is very nutritious. I think it's good for your busy morning soup. Miso is soy-bean based, so soy milk is. And when you use a packet of instant miso soup with Tofu... Yes! Soy, soy, soy soup! :) -- posted by T. Washoi

Ma's Egg Flower Soup

Mon, 21 Nov 2005 15:14:05 -0500

This is a wonderful soup. I came up with it because I liked the instant packets but with a large family needed a larger inexpensive version. My children ages 4 and up enjoy this one too. It is a light flavorful soup that is also quick and easy to make. I prepare this with preminced garlic and jarred shredded ginger for ease and speed, staples in my kitchen. -- posted by Maeven6

Simple Udon Soup

Thu, 24 Nov 2005 06:36:32 -0500

All you need are udon noodles and broth. This soup is my all-time favorite because it's healthy, filling, warm, and able to be personalized. See my other recipes for dashi stock. OR dissolve instant dashi stock. OR just use chicken stock. -- posted by Secret Teenage Chef

Edamame and Egg Soup

Wed, 26 Apr 2006 14:03:44 -0400

This is great for breakfast with a bowl of rice or also in a bento. Soy Sauce is optional. -- posted by veggiechick

Japanese Egg Soup With Peas (Tamago to Kinusaya No Suimono)

Thu, 22 Jun 2006 15:17:49 -0400

Tasty egg drop soup. Nice for a first course. -- posted by littleturtle

Ichiban/Ramen

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 22:27:04 -0400

This is a simple way to make your ramen even better. -- posted by Tye

Japanese Fish Stew

Sun, 03 Sep 2006 21:07:24 -0400

For some reason, this soup makes me feel better when I have a cold (not that it tastes medicinal, of course). From Moosewood. -- posted by Aunt Cookie

Mizore Soba

Tue, 19 Sep 2006 15:23:35 -0400

This is a really bland, simple meal that you can eat when you've just overindulged in heavy rich foods. Quick to make! -- posted by Akikobay

Ginger Tofu and Noodle Soup

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 11:45:22 -0400

The tofu in this can easily be replaced with duck for the carnivores out there. This is one of my favourite soups when I'm poorly sick. The tofu can be either cotton or silken but must be firm, I prefer aeseptic (silken) myself and the mushrooms can be subbed for dried shitake if desired. -- posted by PinkCherryBlossom

Easy Vegetable Sukiyaki

Sun, 12 Nov 2006 13:54:26 -0500

An excellent low-calorie Japanese dish made with the venerable yam noodle. -- posted by Mangoagogo

Japanese Broth

Sun, 19 Nov 2006 19:04:01 -0500

I love a warming egg noodle filled soup but I find that most recipes call for dashi which I find far too strong. This gets its flavour from miso and so is lighter. -- posted by PinkCherryBlossom

Asari Miso Shiro

Fri, 29 Dec 2006 23:40:43 -0500

My mom makes this everyday with dinner, I love it. Asari = Littleneck or short neck clam If you can't find honewort, parsley can be used. (The original recipe calls for honewort - mitsuba, but there isn't such an ingredient on Recipe Zaari) -- posted by Goldie174

Black Bean Soba Soup

Wed, 03 Jan 2007 13:31:40 -0500

A warming filling soup that's packed with flavour makes a simple supper. I always use Sharwoods sauce they do a 195g bottle which is perfect for this. -- posted by PinkCherryBlossom

Basic Vegetable Japanese Style Stock

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 18:21:39 -0500

Great as a base for miso or other areas where you don't want to use Dashi. -- posted by That is Dr House to you

Simple Japanese Stock

Tue, 16 Jan 2007 14:54:57 -0500

From b-man in recipesecrets.com -- posted by That is Dr House to you

Chanko Nabe Sumo Wrestler's Hot Pot

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 15:36:07 -0500

You need a Japanese Clay Pot or use a heavy pan. The Japanese cookbook says it is used by Sumo Wrestler's as their first meal of the day. From the Complete Book of Japanese Cooking -- posted by DR. House

Healthy Tofu Broth

Sun, 21 Jan 2007 13:39:59 -0500

A tasty treat from the BBC. -- posted by PinkCherryBlossom

Kikochan's Oyako Donburi

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 18:49:28 -0500

My daughter, who is taking Japanese classes, wanted to make this recipe from her textbook. I can't tell you how proud of her I was watching her put this together and also how perfectly fantastic this hearty dish was on the cold, rainy evening that it was served. A little info from the textbook....Oyako means "parent and child" (look at the ingredients....chicken and eggs!!) Donburi is for the bowl in which it is served. One variation is tanin ("unrelated" or "outsider") donburi made with beef and egg. Another is Katsudon with the meat being a sliced, breaded pork cutlet. *Nori is thin, paper-like seaweed. ** Mirin is a sweet cooking seasoning containing corn syrup, water, rice wine and vinegar. You may substitute 3 tablespoons of rice wine with 1 tablespoon of sugar. It looks labor intensive but I assure you it is not! Enjoy!! -- posted by Fireflylover

Asian Mushroom Soup

Sun, 28 Jan 2007 17:07:47 -0500

Shiitakes are a great source of vitamin D and are thought to aid digestion. This recipe comes from the food coach. -- posted by PinkCherryBlossom

Miso- Great Soup!

Thu, 22 Mar 2007 22:10:01 -0400

This is EASY & FAST! -- posted by TheBostonBean

Tampopo Vegetable Noodle Soup

Fri, 27 Apr 2007 22:47:24 -0400

Inspired by MeatlessMonday.com -- posted by Making Stuff

Soba Noodles With Green Onion Broth

Thu, 17 May 2007 14:20:47 -0400

I had a bunch of green onions that were getting wilty and a craving for Japanese noodles and eggs. This was a quick, easy and low fat fix to my craving! -- posted by Shana C

Japanese Noodle Soup

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 21:46:33 -0400

One day I decided I would make a Japanese style meal. So I dug up anything in the kitchen that looked like it could be Japanese or Asian. This soup is the result of my "Japanese" ingredients. I'm really not sure if the ingredients are authentic Japanese ingredients (probably not) but that's as close as I could get. You can substitute vegetable broth for the water and bouillon. -- posted by Le Cuisinier Exquis

Japanese Ramen Shop Ramen

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 22:53:00 -0400

From a Japanese home style cooking website. I haven't tried it yet, but I can't wait to because it looks just like the stuff we had at ramen shops in Japan. The recipe is supposed to serve 4, however it looks to me like it would make more than 4 servings. I translated it with Excite's Japanese translator engine. I left the directions in the same order, and just tried to fix the 'engrish' and adapt it to use American ingredients. The only thing I had trouble finding an equivalent for was the "boiling - scorch pig / rib mass." In the ingredients I listed 1/2 lb pork brisket, but I think you can use any moderately fatty cut of pork meat. The actual translation comment is "Ribs with moderate fat can be done delicious also by the sirloin meat and the peach meat though it doesn't care." -- posted by Japan bound

Kitsune Udon

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 21:16:40 -0400

This is something my friend Bri and I tried to make last summer when she stayed over for a week. All I can say is this: the tofu must be deep-fried. Or the entire recipe is thrown off. -- posted by Lady Black Mage

Simple Miso Soup

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 17:06:38 -0500

You can vary the kinds of miso you use, or combine different kinds. In fact, you can vary just about everything with this recipe! I usually aim for 2 main ingredients plus a garnish, in addition to the dashi and miso. Some other ingredients I especially like include thinly sliced carrot or daikon, cut into seasonally-appropriate shapes with mini-cookie cutters (like flowers or leaves), thinly sliced mushrooms, enoki-take mushrooms, wheat gluten (available in small balls or other shapes at Asian groceries), and sansho pepper. The wakame, tofu, and green onions are our favorite, though. -- posted by Halcyon Eve

Shoyu Ramen

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 02:34:17 -0500

Get out your chopsticks! This is satisfying comfort food. -- posted by Chef #731559

Sunday's Hearty Miso Soup (Tofu, Seaweed, Mushrooms, Etc.)

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:29:29 -0500

This is a heartier type of Miso soup that I came up with after fasting for a couple of weeks. Very filling and nutritious too! -- posted by **Sunday**

Shoyu Soup (For Ramen)

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 19:24:49 -0500

Can't remember where I found this recipe, it may be a combo of different ones but my husband said it was as good as the ramen shop's. So, I'm posting it. While I added some chicken bouillon to suit our taste, I also added a little more dashi and another splash of soy sauce, so please do adjust the seasonings to your taste! -- posted by JMigs;0)

Miso Ramen Soup

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:07:25 -0400

This is from About.com, their Japanese food section. It says, "Ramen noodle in miso based soup is called miso ramen. It's one of the popular flavors of ramen noodles in Japan. Lots of vegetables can be added in this miso ramen recipe." I used homemade chicken stock instead of the water and bouillon originally called for to lower sodium. I adjusted the recipe a bit. I also used an Italian sausage that I took out of the casing, which was about 4 oz. Interestingly, my Japanese loving teenager didn't like this, but my other two younger children loved it! -- posted by WI Cheesehead

Harmel's Fish Stock That Rocks

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:25:21 -0400

A simple fish stock that can be eaten as a soup or ued for stock to add to othe dishes. Very healthy, ues fresh ingredients and enjoy :) -- posted by Harmel Rayat

Dashi

Fri, 09 May 2008 01:15:28 -0400

Japanese Soup Stock (1 quart) -- posted by Harmel Rayat

Boiled Shrimp and Pork Dumplings

Tue, 13 May 2008 15:05:31 -0400

A couple of weeks ago I went to a market and saw some dumplings in one of the stalls. I wanted to buy some but they were so expensive, so I decided I'd just make them myself. The preparation - filling and shaping the dumplings - does take time, but I think it is worth the result. -- posted by j.sugiarto

Mighty Miso Soup (With Dashi - Fish Stock)

Fri, 16 May 2008 02:31:21 -0400

Miso soup is a traditional Japanese soup, prepared mainly from miso and dashi (fish stock and seaweed stock, see my recipe for simple dashi). Rich taste, easy recipe, short preparation time and very healthy. This recipe calls for Dashi - a Japanese Fish Stock. This stock really wakes the soup up and is the best way to make miso soup. -- posted by Harmel Rayat

Simple Miso Soup

Sun, 25 May 2008 03:24:06 -0400

This Japanese soup is simple, delicious, and low-calorie! It tastes just like the homemade miso soup at my favorite Japanese restaurant. This recipe can easily be doubled, halved, or made to any other size. -- posted by ChefChanteuse

Benihana Onion Soup

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:44:36 -0400

This recipe came straight from a Benihana restaurant. I have not altered it at all. -- posted by Aussie_Ang

Sunday's #2 Hearty Miso Soup (Tofu, Seaweed, Mushrooms, Etc.)

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 01:51:32 -0400

This is my 2nd heartier type of Miso soup that I came up with after fasting for a couple of weeks. Very filling and nutritious too! -- posted by **Sunday**

Basic Sea Vegetable Broth

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 19:03:49 -0400

Kelp and/or kombu make great soup stock! Their abundant minerals and natural "MSG" impart richness to soup usually associated with meat. Serve as an appetizer or use as stock. You can find kelp and kombu at your local health food store. Adapted from "Sea Vegetable Celebration" by Shep Erhart and Leslie Cerier. -- posted by Sharon123

Japanese Appetizer Broth

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 21:41:49 -0400

Similar to the broth served at many Japanese steak houses. -- posted by muncheechee

Chickpea and Leek Miso Soup

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:50:40 -0400

A slight variation from a recipe from the South River Miso company. This is a great way to use up leftover brown rice, and makes a hearty soup. Can be made without rice for a lighter meal. -- posted by accordiondame

Miso Soup With Enoki Mushrooms

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:49:48 -0400

Cooking Light. I just happen to have Enokis in my fridge right now too! I will make this with only one type of miso. Use whatever you have. The recipe also calls for 1/4 cup dried shaved bonito (dry fish flakes) but Zaar doesn't recognize it. -- posted by dicentra

Beef and Dumpling Soup

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:29:15 -0400

A simple soup that can be ready in under 15 minutes: from The Sydney Morning Herald, Tuesday April 15, 2008. Use the dumplings of your choice. I always keep some pork and coriander dumplings in the freezer, and those work fine. -- posted by AmandaInOz

Soba Noodle Soup

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 22:51:44 -0500

Saw this on a cooking show in Malaysia. It's approximate but can be revised for individual taste -- posted by Michelle (Chef #632056)

Miso Ramen

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 01:30:14 -0500

From Cooking the Japanese Way. -- posted by dicentra

Corn Soup With Ginger

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:00:42 -0500

From The Best of Taiwanese Cuisine -- posted by dicentra

Low-Fat Japanese Chicken-Scallion Rice Bowl

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:10:36 -0500

This recipe is out of a cookbook called eating well, healthy in a hurry. I love how simple this recipe is to make. It is great on a cold night and so healthy! I double the sauce to make it more like a soup since I love egg flower soup and this reminds me of it. I also omit the sugar, it is good without. I have only made this with white wine since i have no reason to buy mirin aside from this recipe and it turns out great. for a spicy kick, my husband likes to top this off with that hot rooster sauce. I do not know the proper name for it since it is in another language. -- posted by cali~jenn

Edamame Soup

Thu, 25 Dec 2008 01:02:58 -0500

This simple, creamy, and satisfying vegetarian soup is from the excellent new cookbook, "The Great Big Veg Challenge: How to Get Your Children Eating Vegetables Happily", by Charlotte Hume. To make this soup vegan, omit the creme fraiche. You can have the soup as is, or top it with almost anything: caramelized onions, fresh scallions, fried shallots, toasted peanuts... -- posted by blucoat

Miso Soup With Tofu, Wakame Sea Vegetable and Scallion

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:09:23 -0500

Basic White Miso Soup Recipe, quick cook time so be careful not to overcook. Was given to me from a friend. -- posted by Chef #1111947

Soup Ramen With Shredded Beef

Sat, 31 Jan 2009 02:05:49 -0500

Easy Japanese Cooking by Emi Kazuko. Uyeno loved this. -- posted by Hey Jude

Chawan Mushi Japanese Soup

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 23:49:02 -0500

Chawan Mushi is a great steamed custard soup. It's a Japanese appetizer or side course. I have had it with different "main" ingredients such as seafood, vegetables, or meat, and always find it to be a truly delicious dish with a vibrant and surprising texture and flavor combination. Server it as soup, or as the last course of a sushi dinner. Impress your guest with a healthy and flavorful new recipe not common in Japanese menus . See similar recipes at www.sweetsbytheresa.com Healthy Diets don't need to compromise on taste and the Gourmet experience -- posted by SweetsbyTheresa.com

Tamari Bouillon Broth With Instant Variation

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:46:20 -0400

Entered for safe-keeping. From Martha Rose Shulman's "Fast Vegetarian Feasts", received in February 2009 Cookbook Swap. The author often makes just enough as needed using the instant variation to substitute for broth or water in recipes. Per the author, make sure you buy unadulterated vegetable bouillon cubes, and if they are not available, substitute plain water instead of this broth. -- posted by KateL

Green Tea Broth With Udon Noodles (Mark Bittman)

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:04:37 -0400

From Mark Bittman's cookbook, "How to Cook Everything Vegetarian". With its somewhat savory taste, the resulting soup is elegant in both simplicity and speed; and the list that follows shows the ways to embellish and intensify the flavor. Some are garnishes to serve over the noodles; others are cooked in the broth to give it more character. And some can go either way. Makes 4 first-course or 2 lunch servings -- posted by blucoat

Spicy Miso and Pumpkin Soup

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:17:16 -0400

This comes from Delicious Living and this is what they say: "Sweet and spicy, this thick soup uses a white miso base for flavor and nutrition. Serving tip: Present as an elegant start to any meal. For a more substantial soup, add cooked white beans and a handful of baby spinach leaves just before serving. " -- posted by WI Cheesehead

Ishikari Nabe

Mon, 25 May 2009 11:27:49 -0400

Hokkaido is Japans northernmost island. Its cool temperatures and wide open spaces have given it a reputation for great farm products, especially dairy, corn, and root crops like potatoes, onions, and carrots. Its bountiful seafood, like salmon and crab, are also famous throughout Japan. Ishikari nabe is a tasty hotpot that combines some of these famous products in a miso broth accented with melted butter. -- posted by Celticevergreen

Tachiyama Chanko-Nabe (Beef and Chicken Hot Pot)

Mon, 25 May 2009 11:42:23 -0400

This nabe recipe is from the restaurant Tomoegata, which specializes in chanko nabe (sumo wrestler's stew). -- posted by Celticevergreen

Kenchin Style Vegetable Soup

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:25:28 -0400

This is from "The Enlightened Kitchen: Fresh Vegetable Dishes from the Temples of Japan" by Mari Fujii. It comes from Kenchoji Temple, the first Zen buddhist temple in Japan. It is a wonderful example of shojin ryori, or "temple cuisine". The ingredients suggest this is a winter soup, although for health and nutrition, this soup can certainly be served in any season. The author suggests that instead of the soy sauce (or in place of part of it), you can substitute miso or sake without losing authenticity. Although this looks like a lot of directions, it's actually a very simple preparation. If you can boil water, stir fry, and use a knife to slice vegetables, you have all the skills you need. Once you make this, you won't even need to look at the directions. Note: prep time and cooking time does not include the 2 hr soaking of the konbu to make konbu stock, but does include all other cooking and soaking times. -- posted by Gandalf The White

Benihana Japanese Onion Soup

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:40:52 -0400

Top secret recipes -- posted by nsomniak6

Yose Nabe

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:34:51 -0400

A nice Japanese soup that it's cooking while you eat it! The pot is set in the middle of the table on a burner. It's a winter dish which I ate a lot with my husband in Japan and we especially enjoyed the one with salmon.You can add anything else that comes to mind. -- posted by littlemafia

Grilled Asparagus and Sweet Potato Miso Soup

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:26:58 -0500

Although you can use American sweet potato, it is best with Japanese sweet potato if you can find it. Besides asparagus and sweet potato, you can certainly add slices of kabocha and green beans as well. This is a very basic miso soup and you can add other ingredients as well. This makes small 4 servings ie what I call Japanese serving size, less than 1 cup per person. -- posted by Rinshinomori

Vegetarian Miso Soup

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:04:03 -0500

This is a delicious cloudy broth like the kind served in Japanese restaurants, with diced tofu and seaweed. Adapted from the Everything Vegetrian Cookbook. -- posted by Sharon123

Japanese Dashi [bonito Fish Stock]

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:59:01 -0500

from the editors of Consumer Guide, Japanese Cooking Class Cookbook -- posted by carrie sheridan