Easy Japanese-Style Minestrone Soup with Dried Vegetables

A simple, hearty, and nutrient-rich minestrone made with Japanese hot-air dried vegetables — perfect for busy weekdays.

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Dried Japanese Vegetables Used

Ingredients for Cabbage Miso Soup – Hot-Air Dried Mix Japanese Vegetables
by Kira Foods Co. (40g / 1.41oz)

Farm-fresh vegetables from Kyushu, dried with no additives. Pre-cut and ready to use.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

・Uses pre-cut dried Japanese vegetables → no washing, peeling, or waste

・Cooks in minutes but tastes rich and comforting

・A great way to add extra fiber and nutrients to your meal

・Perfect as a light dinner or a side for pasta or grilled meats

・Works with pantry staples you already have

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Ingredients (2 servings)

・1 medium potato, diced into 1/2-inch cubes

・1 slice bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces

・1 clove garlic, minced

・1 tbsp dried vegetable mix

・1 cup canned tomatoes (crushed or diced)

・1 cup water

・1 tsp chicken bouillon (consommé powder)

・Salt to taste

・Olive oil for sautéing

・Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

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Instructions

1. Prepare the potatos.
Dice the potato into 1/2-inch cubes and soak briefly in water to remove excess starch.

2. Mince the garlic.
Crush the garlic clove first, then mince it for better aroma.

3. Cut the bacon.
Slice the bacon into 1-inch pieces.

4. Sauté the garlic.
Heat olive oil in a pot and cook the garlic over medium heat until lightly golden and fragrant.

5. Add bacon and potatoes.
Add the bacon and potatoes, stirring over medium heat until the aroma develops.

6. Add tomatoes.
Pour in the canned tomatoes and gently break them apart with a spoon.

7. Add water and dried vegetables.
Add the water and dried vegetable mix, stirring to combine.

8. Season and simmer.
Add the chicken bouillon and salt to taste.
Cover with a lid and simmer over low heat for 5–7 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.

9. Serve.
Ladle into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

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Pro Tips

・Want more vegetables? Add extra zucchini, carrots, celery, or cabbage.

・You can substitute bacon with sausages, pancetta, or ham.

・The dried vegetable mix expands in the soup — perfect for boosting nutrition with minimal effort.