Ginkgo Nut & Tofu Soup

Ginkgo Nut & Tofu Soup, or *Ginnan Tofu no Osuimono*, is a delicate and clear Japanese soup often served in traditional multi-course meals like *kaiseki*. It features tender silken tofu and slightly chewy, buttery ginkgo nuts (*ginnan*) in a light, savory dashi broth. This elegant dish is a hallmark of Japanese autumnal cuisine, highlighting seasonal ingredients and subtle flavors.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This soup is relatively low in calories, typically around 50-80 calories per serving, and is primarily a source of plant-based protein from the tofu. It provides key nutrients like manganese from the ginkgo nuts, along with minerals and isoflavones from the tofu, all in a hydrating, low-fat broth.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	85 kcal
Protein	5.5 g
Carbs	8 g
Fat	3.5 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	480 mg
Potassium	320 mg
Calcium	180 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Magnesium	45 mg
Phosphorus	120 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	0.15 mg
Vitamin K	12 µg
Copper	0.3 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, the inclusion of ginkgo nuts (*ginnan*) marks this as a seasonal autumn dish, as they are foraged and celebrated during that time in Japan. Nutritionally, while ginkgo nuts have been used in traditional medicine, they must be properly prepared to remove mild toxins, making this soup a blend of culinary tradition and careful ingredient handling.