Zosui – Japanese Rice Soup

Zosui – Japanese Rice Soup

savory dashi broth

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 22m
Total Time: 27m
Servings: 2
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (25 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

429
calories
9.7g
fat
51.5g
carbohydrates
32.9g
protein
169mg
cholesterol
582mg
sodium
Zosui – Japanese Rice Soup

Recipe Description

This Zosui – Japanese Rice Soup is a delicious dashi broth typically made with vegetables, eggs, mushrooms, and meat or seafood. It’s a comforting and nourishing meal that helps refuel your energy. Dashi is the stock that forms the base for Japanese soups like miso. In this recipe, I use a packet of dashi to make the broth, so it is super quick to prepare. 

To make this soup, start by preparing the dashi broth. Chop the chicken and thinly slice the shiitake mushroom caps. Thinly slice the green onions and carrot. Add the chicken to the broth and bring to boil. Add carrot, soy sauce, and mushrooms. Beat the egg in a bowl and slowly drizzle a small amount over the soup surface. This will create a fluffy texture. Add some green onion, sesame seeds, and white pepper powder. Cover the pot with the lid and bring to the table to serve in individual bowls.

To make Zosui – Japanese Rice Soup, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Zosui – Japanese Rice Soup

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare the dashi

    3 min
    Step 1 - Zosui – Japanese Rice Soup

    Mix 1 packet of dashi stock with 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil.

  2. 2

    Rinse rice

    3 min
    Step 2 - Zosui – Japanese Rice Soup

    If you are using leftover cold cooked rice, place it in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse under running water to remove any excess starch. Shake the rice and drain well. Skip this step if you’re using freshly made rice.

  3. 3

    Add chicken to broth

    5 min
    Step 3 - Zosui – Japanese Rice Soup

    Add the chopped chicken to the hot broth. Cover the pot and bring it to boil on medium-low heat. Once boiling, skim any scum from the surface.

  4. 4

    Add carrot

    5 min
    Step 4 - Zosui – Japanese Rice Soup

    Add the thinly sliced carrot and cook with the cover on for about 4-5 minutes until tender.

  5. 5

    Add soy sauce, rice, and mushrooms

    10 min
    Step 5 - Zosui – Japanese Rice Soup

    Add 2 teaspoons of soy sauce to the broth and season with salt. Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms and well-drained cooked rice. Cover and continue to cook for 10 minutes.

  6. 6

    Pour in beaten egg

    2 min
    Step 6 - Zosui – Japanese Rice Soup

    Drizzle a small amount of the beaten egg slowly over the surface of the broth until it has a fluffy texture.

  7. 7

    Add remaining ingredients

    2 min
    Step 7 - Zosui – Japanese Rice Soup

    Sprinkle the green onion and sesame seeds on top and season with white pepper powder.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Step 8 - Zosui – Japanese Rice Soup

    Cover the pot with the lid and bring to the table to serve in individual soup bowls.

Zosui - Japanese Rice Soup is a nourishing and comforting Japanese soup. Try it soon and please come back and leave a review with your thoughts.

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (25 reviews)
Isabella
March 3, 2025
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Yum!

Grace
February 17, 2025
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So easy, loved it!

Victoria
December 18, 2024
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Superb. Made this for my friend’s dinner, and they loved it.

Catherine Johnson
November 25, 2024
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Amazing! This Zosui brought back memories of my trip to Japan. So comforting!

Karen
November 3, 2024
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So simple, loved it

Barbara Johnson
July 17, 2024
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Superb! I made this Zosui last week while reminiscing about our trip to Japan. The broth was so comforting, perfect for a cozy evening. My husband loved it too—his favorite was how fluffy the egg turned out. Definitely a new family favorite for chilly nights.

Bradley Turner
June 8, 2024
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Superb dish! Made this after a long day, comforting and so easy to prepare.

Rachel Thompson
April 20, 2024
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I made this Zosui on a cold evening, and it was like a hug in a bowl. My kids loved the fluffy eggs and crunchy veggies. I used a packet of dashi like suggested, and the soup was super quick to prepare. Perfect comfort food after a busy day!

Daniel
February 4, 2024
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I made this Zosui for our anniversary. It was quick and so tasty! The broth was rich and the fluffy egg made it feel special. Perfectly warm for sharing when the weather got chilly.

Zara
February 1, 2024
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Superb! This Zosui is so comforting. I made this on a chilly evening and it warmed us right up. The flavors are just perfect and it's easy to make!

Katherine Lee
January 31, 2024
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Super easy & delicious soup!

Ursula Johnson
January 3, 2024
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Simply delicious soup.

Zoe
December 23, 2023
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I cooked this Zosui on a chilly evening. Its warm broth and fluffy eggs were like a hug in a bowl. So simple yet so comforting for my family.

Tom Johnson
November 20, 2023
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Simple and comforting, just like mom used to make.

David Martínez
October 10, 2023
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¡Increíble! Este Zosui se convirtió en la cena perfecta tras un día largo! Mi familia lo adoró, ¡especialmente los niños con el huevo esponjoso!

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