Enoki Soup
Enoki Soup is a light, comforting Japanese dish featuring delicate, long-stemmed enoki mushrooms in either a savory miso broth or a clear dashi-based broth. The mushrooms are the star, often accompanied by tofu, scallions, or wakame seaweed, making it a quick and nourishing staple in home cooking and izakayas.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This soup is very low in calories, typically around 50-80 per serving, and is primarily a source of dietary fiber and B vitamins from the enoki mushrooms. It's low in fat and carbohydrates, with a modest amount of plant-based protein if tofu is included.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 45 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbs | 6 g |
| Fat | 1 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 2.5 g |
| Sodium | 800 mg |
| Potassium | 300 mg |
| Sodium | 800 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.2 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 3.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 60 mg |
| Selenium | 5 µg |
| Copper | 0.1 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Enoki mushrooms are prized for their unique, crunchy texture and are a symbol of longevity and good fortune in some East Asian cultures. Nutritionally, they are a good source of antioxidants like ergothioneine, which supports cellular health.
