Tonjiru (pork and vegetable miso soup)
Nutrition per serving
A hearty Japanese miso soup: miso broth, root vegetables and thin slices of lean pork. Filling and comforting, it is a complete, warming soup that works as a meal in itself.
Prep: 15 min | Cooking: 25 min | Servings: 4 | Difficulty: Easy
Calculated per serving from the Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities in the list. Household measures (spoonfuls, pieces) use average weights. 157 kcal · 17 g protein · 7 g carbohydrate · 6 g fat
Ingredients
- 200 g lean pork
- 3 tbsp miso paste
- 2 carrots
- 1 turnip
- 100 g cabbage
- 1 piece of ginger
- 2 spring onions
Method
- Fry the pork strips and the vegetables.
- Cover with water and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Dissolve the miso without letting it boil, then stir it in.
- Sprinkle with spring onions.
Nutritional benefits
Lean pork provides protein, root vegetables provide fibre and vitamins, and fermented miso brings umami and probiotics. Heartier than a classic miso soup, tonjiru is a complete, comforting soup that works as a meal, ideal in winter. Naturally gluten-free and dairy-free.
Variations and substitutions
- With tofu for a vegetarian version.
- With mushrooms and konjac.
- With sweet potato.
- Spicier: chilli, sesame oil.
Storage and making ahead
Keeps for 2 days; reheat without boiling (because of the miso) and add a little more miso when reheating if needed.
💡 Good to know
Add the miso without letting it boil: excessive heat destroys its probiotics and spoils its flavour.
Related reading
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Ingredients in this recipe: pork · miso paste · carrots · turnip.
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