noun
Japanese tofu and vegetable chowder
A clear soup with tofu and root vegetables, often seasoned with soy sauce. A traditional Buddhist vegetarian dish.
寒い日にはけんちん汁が食べたくなる。
On cold days, I crave kenchin-jiru.
Alternate kanji spelling, possibly related to the dish's origin at Kenchō-ji temple.
Alternate kanji spelling, rarely used.
The name may derive from Kenchō-ji temple in Kamakura, where the dish is said to have originated. The exact etymology is uncertain.