Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsKitchen Umeko, LLCShoyu Soup Recipe

Shoyu Soup Recipe

Inspired by Kitchen Umeko, LLC
Time30m
Serves4

Soy sauce based soup that complements noodle dishes.

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Ingredients

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Broth Base

Aromatics

Vegetables

Toppings (optional)

Method

Preparing the Broth

  1. 1

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large pot, combine 4 cups of water, 1 cup of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of dashi powder, and 2 tablespoons of mirin. Stir well to mix all the ingredients.

  2. 2

    Bring to a Simmer

    Heat the pot over medium-high heat until the mixture comes to a simmer. Once simmering, reduce the heat to low and let it cook for about 10 minutes.

Adding Aromatics

  1. 3

    Prepare Aromatics

    Mince the garlic and ginger. Chop the green onions into small pieces, separating the white parts from the green parts.

  2. 4

    Add to Broth

    Add the minced garlic and ginger to the simmering broth. Also, add the white parts of the green onions. Stir well and let simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

Cooking Vegetables

  1. 5

    Prepare Vegetables

    Slice the mushrooms and carrot into thin strips. Chop the bok choy into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 6

    Incorporate Vegetables

    Add the sliced mushrooms, carrots, and bok choy to the broth. Stir and let cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Serving the Soup

  1. 7

    Prepare Toppings

    If desired, soft-boil the eggs by boiling them for 6-7 minutes and then placing them in an ice bath. Once cooled, peel and slice in half. Prepare sesame seeds and cut nori sheets into strips.

  2. 8

    Serve Hot

    Ladle the hot soup into bowls, making sure to include plenty of vegetables. Top with soft-boiled eggs, sesame seeds, and nori strips. Garnish with the green parts of the green onions. Enjoy your shoyu soup!

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