Tonjiru is Japan's hearty pork and root vegetable miso soup, perfect for chilly fall evenings. Learn how to make it at home with a step-by-step recipe, ingredient guide, miso tips, and creative variations.

Miso soup is just the beginning. Learn how to make three essential Japanese soups — tonjiru, kenchinjiru, and sumashi-jiru — using shelf-stable pantry staples, and discover the rich cultural traditions behind each bowl.