KOREAN TOFU AND VEGETABLE SOUP

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This is the Korean equivalent of chicken noodle soup - it is a comforting, cure-all soup. It is also spicy and fresh, and easy to make. You will have to visit your local Asian market for some of the ingredients.

Provided by slsonline

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups beef stock
ΒΌ cup toenjang (fermented soybean paste)
1 (4 inch) piece dashi kombu (dried kelp)
5 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (16 ounce) package medium-firm tofu, cut into 1 1/2 x 1/4 inch dominoes
1 pound napa cabbage, thickly sliced
1 pound daikon radish cut into 1 1/2x1/4 inch pieces
1 pound yellow squash, cut into 1 1/2x1/4 inch dominoes
2 large green onions, white and pale green part only, sliced diagonally into 1 1/4 inch pieces
1 hot red pepper, seeded and sliced diagonally into 1/4 inch pieces

Steps:

  • Pour the beef stock into a stock pot or large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the toenjang until dissolved. Add the kelp and garlic, and bring to a boil. Put in the tofu, cabbage, daikon and yellow squash, cover and return to a boil. Cook gently for 5 minutes. Then add the green onions and hot pepper, and boil for a minute, or until the onion and pepper become fragrant and brightly colored. Limit the cooking time to no more than 15 minutes. Remove and discard kelp. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.3 calories, Carbohydrate 24.7 g, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 9.1 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 661.4 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

Valentino Abbey
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I made this soup last night and it was amazing! The flavors are so complex and the tofu is so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Jican Jicab khan
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This soup is so delicious and easy to make! I love that it's packed with vegetables and tofu, and the broth is so flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Rijhan Mallik
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! This soup is delicious and so easy to make. I love that it's packed with vegetables and tofu, and the broth is so flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sheriyar Khan
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This soup is amazing! I love the combination of vegetables and tofu, and the broth is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Janzeb baloch
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit with my family! The flavors are amazing and it's so healthy. I will definitely be making this again.


Steven Wade
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This soup is so delicious and easy to make! I love that it's packed with vegetables and tofu, and the broth is so flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Kai Sands
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I made this soup last night and it was amazing! The flavors are so complex and the tofu is so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


mdrahul islam
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This soup is so delicious and easy to make! I love that it's packed with vegetables and tofu, and the broth is so flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Roba Ali
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! This soup is delicious and so easy to make. I love that it's packed with vegetables and tofu, and the broth is so flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Hoowy Gaming
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This soup is amazing! I love the combination of vegetables and tofu, and the broth is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Jant Owusu
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit with my family! The flavors are amazing and it's so healthy. I will definitely be making this again.


Niska Bakomadah
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This soup is so delicious and easy to make! I love that it's packed with vegetables and tofu, and the broth is so flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.