Daikon Soup with Egg Recipe

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This delicious, healthy Daikon Soup with egg is easy to make and takes only 10 minutes to prepare. It’s a simple and tasty vegetarian soup! Give it a try!

Looking for simple soups? Try my Japanese Sweet Potato Soup, Kabocha Squash Soup, or Shiitake Mushroom Soup.

Daikon soup with egg in a saucepan.

I’ll walk you through the ingredients and step-by-step instructions. I hope you enjoy it!

Why You Will Love This Recipe 

  • You will enjoy the comforting warmth of this Daikon Soup
  • A perfect choice for chilly fall and winter days.
  • The light, cozy, and healthy vegetarian soup.

Daikon: Japanese Radish

Daikon, often called white radish, is a winter radish variety known for its elongated shape and crisp texture. It is a very common vegetable in Japanese and Asian cooking. Learn more in this quick guide, “How to Cook Japanese Daikon Radish.”

Recipe Ingredients

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this Daikon Soup:

Ingredients for daikon soup with egg.
  • Daikon: For this soup recipe, go for the middle part of the daikon for the best taste and texture.
  • Tofu: Both firm and silky types work perfectly.
  • Scallions, green onions, or spring onions. You can substitute it with other green vegetables like broccoli, green peas, napa cabbage, and wakame seaweed.
  • Vegetable bouillon powder: Instead of powder, you can use small cubes of vegetable bouillon or broth.
  • Sesam Oil adds an extra layer of aroma (optional).

How To Make Daikon Soup: STEP BY STEP 

Here are some quick visual instructions! For the video and all the detailed ingredients and instructions, go to the printable recipe card below.

How to make daikon soup with egg.

Step 1

Put sliced daikon and tofu in a pot.

How to make daikon soup with egg.

Step 2

Add vegetable bouillon powder, and water and boil on medium heat.

How to make daikon soup with egg.

Step 3

Lower the heat and simmer. 

How to make daikon soup with egg.

Step 4

Add chopped scallions and beaten egg.

Daikon soup with egg in a bowl.

Serve this hearty daikon soup right away, and enjoy the flavorful broth! Sesame oil is an option, but I highly recommend adding it for an extra layer of flavor.

Storage

Transfer to a glass jar and keep it in the fridge; it will remain good for 2-3 days. You can also freeze the soup. Store in a freezer bag, which will remain good for two weeks.

Recipe Tips

  • You can cut daikon in different sizes. An easy way is to cut it into thin strips, the soup will be ready quickly.
  • After adding the eggs, stir slowly and do not overheat.

Variations

You can add your choice of fresh ingredients for more variations!

  • Broccoli
  • Cabbage
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Napa cabbage
  • Sesame seeds
  • Shiitake mushrooms
  • Spinach
  • Sweet Corn

What To Serve With

To complement this Japanese daikon soup with egg, serve with natto chahan, eggplant teriyaki, napa cabbage coleslaw, and enjoy the Japanese-style meal!

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Daikon soup with egg in a saucepan.

Daikon Soup with Egg Recipe

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Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Juri Austin
This delicious, healthy Daikon Soup with egg is easy to make and takes only 10 minutes to prepare. It’s a simple and tasty vegetarian soup! Give it a try!

Equipment

  • Saucepan 16cm (6inches)

Ingredients

  • 120 g Daikon, 4 oz (about 5 cm / 2 inches)
  • 150 g Tofu, 5 oz
  • 2 Scallions
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 tsp Vegetable Bouillon Powder, 5g
  • 3 cups Water, 720ml
  • A pinch Salt
  • 1 tsp Sesam Oil, option

Instructions

  • Prepare ingredients: Peel daikon and slice it into bite-size, dice cut tofu, chop scallions and whisk a egg.
  • Bring to a boil: Put daikon, tofu, Vegetable bouillon powder, and water in a pot, and bring to a boil on medium heat.
  • Simmer: Lower the heat and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the daikon becomes tender. 
  • Add egg: Add chopped scallions and whisked egg, stir and simmer until egg is cooked.
  • Season: Season with salt to your taste. Turn off the heat and put sesame oil for additional flavor (optional).

Video

Notes

  • Storage: Transfer to a glass jar and keep it in the fridge. Good for 2-3 days. You can also freeze the soup. Store in a freezer bag and will be good for two weeks.
  • Substitute: You can use vegetable bouillon cubes or broth instead of powder.
  • If the taste is light to you, please add salt and bouillon to your liking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Sodium: 246mg
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: daikon soup
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  1. 5 stars
    I made it and it was awesome, just a quick question for you. May I add noodles to the recipe or it is not a good idea?