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Soup Curry — traditional dish from Sapporo, Japan
Main course Meat

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Nutritional Values

🔥550kcal
💪36gProtein
🌾28gCarbs
🥑30gFat
🌿6gFibre
⚖️400 gServing

* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Soup Curry

How to order / say it
Say it スープカレー — [soop karee]
Order I'd like to try Soup Curry, please.
Locally スープカレーをお願いします。
Say locally

A spicy curry-flavored soup with various vegetables and meats.

Why try it?

Soup Curry represents Sapporo's creative culinary flair, combining Hokkaido's fresh ingredients with spices from South Asia to create a comforting and hearty dish loved by locals.

How it tastes

The soup is rich and aromatic, with a mildly spicy kick, filled with tender vegetables and meat, often served with rice on the side.

Origin & History — first documented: 1970

Originating in Sapporo in the 1970s, Soup Curry was created when chefs sought a new way to enjoy curry, making it lighter yet flavorful. It quickly became a city staple.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 200 g chicken thighs
  • 🥕 100 g carrots
  • 🥕 150 g potatoes
  • 🧂 2 tbsp curry powder
  • 🥣 500 ml chicken broth
  • 🥕 100 g onions
  • 🥕 50 g green pepper
  • 🧄 2 cloves garlic

Method

  1. 1 Sauté onions and garlic in a pot.
  2. 2 Add chicken and vegetables, stir for 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Pour in chicken broth, add curry powder, and simmer until all is tender.

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