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Simple Wakame and Lettuce Soup

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Prep: 2 minutes
Cook: 3 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Servings: 4
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!
Lettuce and wakame soup served in a bowl.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan

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

Instructions
 

  1. Prep the Ingredients: Tear lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Soak the dried wakame in water for about 5 minutes, then drain.
  2. 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.
  3. Simmer: Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1 minute.
  4. Season and Serve: Turn off the heat, add soy sauce to taste, and stir. Serve in a bowl and enjoy!

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.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 8kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1g

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

Course: Soup
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: wakame soup

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