From classic miso soup to egg drop soup, these are the best Japanese soups you can make at home. Each one is cozy, nourishing, easy to make, and perfect for warming you from the inside out.
Nourishing Japanese Soups
Do you love soup? In Japanese culture, soups are enjoyed daily, not just when the weather turns chilly. A good bowl of soup is restorative and transformative, bringing comfort to both body and soul, especially after a long day.
Japanese soups range from light, clear broths to rich, hearty bowls full of vegetables, noodles, or protein, making them perfect for any meal. Whether you’re craving something warming for a chilly evening or a nourishing side for lunch, these soups will become staples in your kitchen.
Here, I’ve rounded up our best collection of Japanese soups that anyone can make at home.
Why You’ll Love These Soups
- Quick and easy: These soups come together in just 15–30 minutes.
- Pantry-friendly: Many recipes make the most of pantry staples and leftover ingredients.
- Customizable: See tips in each recipe for easy ways to adjust flavors to your taste.
- Hydrating and nourishing: Drinking soup daily helps boost hydration, minerals, and gut health.
- Tips: Serve soup as a side to complement a Japanese-style meal. You can read more in “Discover Ichiju Sansai: The Japanese Formula for Balanced Meals”.
I hope you get a chance to try all the delicious soup recipes. Do you have a favorite? Leave a comment below! We’d love to hear from you.
Homemade Miso Soup with Tofu
It‘s super easy to make authentic and homemade Japanese Miso Soup! In this recipe, I show you how to make quick and easy soup stock (dashi) from scratch, then make classic miso soup with tofu and wakame seaweed. It‘s delicious and has many health benefits.
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Japanese Egg Drop Soup (Kakitamajiru)
Japanese Egg Drop Soup, or Kakitamajiru, is a delicious and homey soup that will warm you right up! Made with dashi broth and fluffy egg ribbons, it is everything you crave in a bowl of soup: delicate, flavorful, and restorative. Ready in 15 minutes!
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Soba Noodle Soup
This steamy bowl of Soba Noodle Soup will bring you extra comfort on cold days! Topped it with crispy shrimp tempura, kamaboko fish cake, and sliced scallion. It‘s ready in about 30 minutes from start to finish.
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Zosui (Japanese Rice Soup)
This comforting Japanese rice soup has the power to heal and re-energize. Made with simple, pantry-ready ingredients, it comes together in no time—and it’s also the perfect clear-out-your-fridge soup! {Vegan-friendly}
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Japanese Glass Noodle Soup (Harusame Soup)
Made with fluffy eggs, tofu, and wakame seaweed, this Japanese Glass Noodle Soup (or Harusame Soup) will be your go-to favorite quick soup. This easy recipe can be made in less than 15 minutes! Enjoy it as a fabulous lunch or a light dinner.
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Kabocha Miso Soup
Hearty and flavorful, this Kabocha Miso Soup is filled with sweet kabocha, umami-rich mushrooms, and nutty sesame seeds. It's plant-based, easy to make, and incredibly delicious!
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Udon Noodle Soup (Kake Udon)
This classic Udon Noodle Soup (Kake Udon) is all about simplicity and comfort. The thick and chewy noodles in a delicate broth are perfectly garnished with sliced green onions. Enjoy this vegan-adaptable soup as is or add your favorite toppings for a more substantial meal.
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Corn Potage (Japanese Corn Soup)
The Japanese love their corn potage (corn soup) both hot and chilled! While this easy recipe is delicious made with fresh sweet corn, you can also use frozen or canned corn. The creamy and smooth soup will comfort you on those cool late summer evenings!
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Kenchinjiru
Originally created as Buddhist temple cuisine, Kenchinjiru (Japanese Vegetable Soup) is a clear soup cooked with root vegetables, tofu, shiitake, and kombu stock. It’s a well-balanced and flavorful soup for a meatless meal on a cold night. {Vegan}
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Tonjiru (Pork and Vegetable Miso Soup)
Tonjiru (or butajiru) is a savory pork and vegetable miso soup that you can easily make at home. Packed with B vitamins, fiber, and minerals, this healthy Japanese dish is nourishing and comforting.
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Cold Miso Soup (Hiyajiru)
Did you know you can enjoy miso soup cold, too? Full of flavor and packed with seasonal vegetables and your choice of protein, this chilled version is perfect for hot summer days. It’s refreshing yet substantial enough to enjoy as a light lunch on its own. (Vegan adaptable)
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Cabbage and Onsen Tamago Miso Soup
This Cabbage and Onsen Tamago Miso Soup is a hearty and flavorful soup you can easily make in 15 minutes or less! We‘ll use the microwave to make the silky poached egg (onsen tamago) and speed things up, but the result is just as satisfying.
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Nabeyaki Udon
Slippery udon noodles, tender chicken, mushrooms, and vegetables simmered together in a donabe (Japanese earthenware pot) with a rich, flavorful broth—Nabeyaki Udon is the ultimate comfort noodle soup to chase away the winter chill.For the perfect finishing touch, top it with a softly cooked egg and a crispy shrimp tempura!
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Kabocha Soup
This delicious and satisfying Kabocha Soup comes together with sweet Japanese squash (pumpkin) and just a few simple ingredients. Enjoy this rich and creamy soup by dipping with your favorite crusty bread. {vegetarian adaptable}
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Ochazuke (Green Tea Over Rice)
Craving a dish that is light yet comforting? This easy, homemade Ochazuke with green tea or dashi, steamed rice, and simple savory toppings will hit the spot.
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Tomato Egg Vermicelli Soup
Simple and comforting Tomato Egg Vermicelli Soup combines tangy tomatoes and fluffy eggs with bean thread noodles in a restorative chicken stock. This recipe relies on quick-cooking ingredients and pantry staples for a savory bowl of goodness on any weeknight.
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Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on November 22, 2022, and republished on November 5, 2025, with refreshed recommendations and more helpful details.