There are four main ramen styles: Miso: Rich and hearty brown broth consisting of a clear soup base or tonkotsu soup base mixed with nutty miso (soybean paste). Shio (“salt”): Light broth ...
Soupy rice - cooked rice heated in a light broth - is something my mother fed to my brothers and me when we were ill. It's nutritious but has a mild flavour and so is soothing on the stomach.