Dago-jiru is a miso or soy sauce-based soup containing hand-torn dumplings made from wheat flour dough, with a variety of seasonal vegetables such as carrots, daikon radish, taro, and shiitake mushrooms; the ingredients vary by household and restaurant. The term “dago” refers to “dango” in Kumamoto dialect, but “dago-jiru” or “dango-jiru” is enjoyed throughout the Kyushu region.