noun
grated yam soup
A traditional Japanese soup made by pouring grated yam (とろろ) over a broth, often with miso or soy sauce. A simple, rustic dish.
寒い日には、とろろ汁が体を温めてくれる。
On a cold day, grated yam soup warms you up.
From とろろ (grated yam) + 汁 (soup). The word とろろ is of uncertain origin, possibly mimetic for the slimy texture.