Name: Vegetarian Daikon Soup with Egg
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 5 cm Daikon (about 2 inches); ½ block Tofu; 2 Scallions; 1 Egg; 1 tsp Vegetable Bouillon Powder; 3 cups Water (720ml); Salt (to taste); 1 tsp Sesame Oil

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This delicious daikon soup with egg is easy to make and can be prepared in just 10 minutes. It’s a simple and tasty vegetarian soup! Give it a try!

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Why You Will Love This Recipe

You will enjoy the comforting warmth of this hearty soup.
A perfect choice for chilly fall and winter days.
It’s a light, cozy, and vegetarian soup.

Recipe Ingredients

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this daikon soup:

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, such as broccoli, green peas, Napa cabbage, and wakame seaweed.
Vegetable bouillon powder: Instead of powder, you can use small cubes of vegetable bouillon or broth.
Sesame 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.

Step 1

Put sliced daikon and tofu in a pot.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Lower the heat and simmer.

Step 4

Add chopped scallions and beaten egg.

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.

Recipe Tips

You can cut daikon into 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 avoid overheating.

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 keep for up to two weeks.

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, and napa cabbage coleslaw, and enjoy the Japanese-style meal!

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Vegetarian Daikon Soup with Egg

5 from 4 votes

Prep: 5

Cook: 5

Total: 10

Servings: servings

Author: Juri Austin

This delicious 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!

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Ingredients

Instructions

Prepare the 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: 1servingCalories: 68kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 5g

This nutritional information is estimated and provided for general reference only.

Course: Soup

Cuisine: Japanese

Keyword: daikon soup

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2 Comments

Kasir Barati says:

Jun 5, 2023 at 2:46 AM

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?

1. JURI says:
  
  Jun 5, 2023 at 4:41 AM
  
  Thank your for trying the daikon soup recipe, Kasir! Yes, adding noodle is a great idea!

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