Name: Simple Wakame and Lettuce Soup
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 cups Lettuce (torn into bite-sized pieces); 1 Tbsp Dried Wakame (rehydrated); 1 tsp Dashi Powder; 3 cups Water; 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce

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This lettuce and wakame soup comes together in just 5 minutes! Lightly simmer in dashi broth for a warm, comforting bowl—perfect with onigiri and salad for a quick and easy lunch!

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Lettuce and wakame soup served in a bowl.

Recipe Ingredients

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

Wakame: Use dried wakame seaweed—it expands about 10 times its size in water.
Lettuce: I used iceberg lettuce, the most common type in Japan. Other varieties, such as romaine, also work great for this salad.
Dashi Powder: Adds a savory base to the soup. Use Japanese dashi powder, or substitute with vegetable bouillon if the dashi is not available.
Soy Sauce: Adds a deep umami kick to finish the soup.

How To Make Wakame Lettuce Soup: STEP BY STEP

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Step 1

Tear lettuce into small pieces.

Step 2

Soak wakame in water, then drain.

Step 3

In a saucepan, combine lettuce, wakame, dashi powder, and water. Bring to a boil.

Step 4

Simmer for one minute and turn off. Season with soy sauce and stir.

Serve in a bowl and enjoy your simple warm bowl of soup!

Variations

Want to change it up? Try adding these tasty ingredients:

Green onions – For a fresh, sharp kick
Carrots – Thinly sliced for added color and sweetness
Sesame oil – Just a drizzle for a rich, nutty aroma
Beaten egg – Stir it in while simmering for extra protein and texture
Tofu – Soft tofu cubes to make it more filling
Toasted sesame seeds – Sprinkle on top for crunch and flavor

What To Serve With

To complement this wakame and lettuce soup, I recommend serving it with savory grilled onigiri, Japanese eggplant tempura, and cabbage and tuna salad!

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Simple Wakame and Lettuce Soup

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Prep: 2

Cook: 3

Total: 5

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Author: Juri Austin

This lettuce and wakame soup comes together in just 5 minutes! Lightly simmer in dashi broth for a warm, comforting bowl—perfect with onigiri and salad for a quick and easy lunch!

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Equipment

Medium saucepan

Ingredients

Instructions

Prep the Ingredients: Tear lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Soak the dried wakame in water for about 5 minutes, then drain.
Bring to a Boil: In a saucepan, combine the lettuce, wakame, kombu dashi powder, and 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
Simmer: Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1 minute.
Season and Serve: Turn off the heat, add soy sauce to taste, and stir. Serve in a bowl and enjoy!

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Notes

Use Japanese dashi powder, or substitute with vegetable bouillon if the dashi is not available.
Try adding green onions, carrots, sesame oil, beaten egg, tofu, or toasted sesame seeds for extra variety.