Japanese Soups

Hearty and healthy recipes straight from an authentic Japanese kitchen!

Soup is an integral part of the traditional Japanese meal – whether a delicate miso soup in a lacquered bowl to be sipped as you eat your rice, or a rich and flavourful broth poured over a noodle dish. In Japanese Soups, Japanese culinary expert Keiko Iwasaki shares the homemade soup recipes that she makes regularly for her family and friends at home – ranging from filling one-pot meals to light and tasty accompaniments.

Recipes include:

• Japanese-Style Oyster Chowder
• Egg Soup with Shrimp and Napa Cabbage
• Pork Belly Soup with Vegetables
• Sesame Miso Soup with Beef and Watercress
• Summer Vegetable Soup
• Curried Tomato Soup with Pork Meatballs
• And many more – 66 in all!

All the soups in this book are made from homemade stocks that use healthy ingredients such as konbu seaweed or shiitake mushrooms, ensuring they are natural and additive-free. The soup recipes themselves are based largely on vegetables, which are combined with seafood and meat to maximise the nutritional balance. They are also low calorie and naturally gluten-free.

One of the main differences between Japanese and Western soups is that Japanese soups are cooked lightly rather than simmered for a long time. By following the recipes in this book, you can quickly and easily rustle up a warm bowl of soup to soothe your soul after a busy day.