Rustic Kenchin Soup Recipe

Name: Rustic Kenchin Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 blocks Tofu (firm); 1/4 Daikon radish; 1 Carrot; 1 Burdock root; 1 Japanese leek; 1 Konnyaku; 4 to 5 Taro root (optional); 3 Mushrooms (I used king oyster mushrooms); 80 to 100 ml Soy sauce; 50 ml Sake; 1 tbsp Dashi stock granules; 1000 ml Water; 2 tbsp Sesame oil

Servings: persons

2 blocks Tofu (firm)
1/4 Daikon radish
1 Carrot
1 Burdock root
1 Japanese leek
1 Konnyaku
4 to 5 Taro root (optional)
3 Mushrooms (I used king oyster mushrooms)
80 to 100 ml Soy sauce
50 ml Sake
1 tbsp Dashi stock granules
1000 ml Water
2 tbsp Sesame oil

1
Cut the ingredients into bite sizes.
2
If you use taro root, blanch first to remove the slime.
3
Heat sesame oil in a pot.
4
Fry the tofu and break into small pieces.
5
After it's cooked through, add all the ingredients apart from the taro root and Japanese leek.
6
Add water and cook until tender.
7
Add the ingredients, taro root, and Japanese leek into Step 2.
8
The tofu should be fried well enough until all the moisture has evaporated, otherwise your soup will be cloudy like shown in this picture.

1153

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

Carbs

163

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 blocks Tofu (firm), 1/4 Daikon radish, 1 Carrot, 1 Burdock root, and more.

Yes, Rustic Kenchin Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Rustic Kenchin Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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