Is Suimono — Clear Soup safe for CKD patients?

This Japanese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 580mg sodium, 80mg potassium, and 40mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Suimono — Clear Soup more kidney-friendly?

See the CKD Tip section on this page for the specific adaptation we recommend. General principles: halve any fish sauce / soy sauce / bouillon; soak peeled vegetables in water to reduce potassium; choose lean meats; serve smaller portions of broth.

Where do these nutrition numbers come from?

Per-serving values are calculated by summing typical ingredient amounts × USDA FoodData Central values, then dividing by the recipe yield. Daily CKD limits referenced follow KDOQI 2020 clinical guidelines. Individual targets vary — always confirm with your renal dietitian.

Avoid

🇯🇵 Japan · Japanese

Suimono — Clear Soup

Elegant clear dashi soup with mitsuba, kamaboko, and mushroom.

Prep time 15 min

Servings 4

Calories 40 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

40mg

Phosphorus

40 / 800mg

580mg

Sodium

580 / 2000mg

80mg

Potassium

80 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Lower P than miso, but Na similar.

Ingredients

Dashi
Kamaboko slice
Mitsuba leaves
Shiitake
Salt + light soy

Clear Dashi Elegant Soup Suimono

Cooking Steps

1
Heat dashi.
2
Season with salt+soy.
3
Add toppings, serve immediately.

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