Chicken zosui Japanese rice soup
A gentle, comforting rice soup with chicken, ginger and egg. Perfect when you want something soothing.
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.60 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the water, dashi, tamari, mirin and ginger in a pan and bring to a simmer.
- 2
Add the chicken and carrot and cook for 8 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
8 min - 3
Rinse the rice under hot water, then add to the pan and simmer for 5 minutes until plump.
5 min - 4
Turn the heat to low. Pour in the egg in a thin stream and leave for 30 seconds without stirring.
0 min 30 s - 5
Stir once gently, scatter over the spring onion and serve hot.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.