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Tasty Korean Winter Soup

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Tasty Korean winter soup is a warm, comforting dish filled with savory broth, tender vegetables, and your choice of meat or tofu. Perfect for cold weather, this soup is easy to make and full of nourishing flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb thinly sliced beef, chicken, or 1 block soft tofu (cubed)
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Korean radish (mu) or daikon, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup napa cabbage or spinach
  • 1 tsp gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes) – optional
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 4 cups water or anchovy-kelp broth
  • 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
  • Cooked rice (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Heat sesame oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, and sauté until fragrant.
  2. If using meat, add it now and cook until lightly browned. If using tofu, set aside to add later.
  3. Stir in soy sauce and gochugaru (if using) and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Pour in water or anchovy-kelp broth and bring to a boil.
  5. Add sliced radish and simmer for 10–15 minutes until tender.
  6. Add tofu (if using) or greens and simmer another 5 minutes.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve hot, topped with green onions and with steamed rice on the side, if desired.

Notes

  • Use anchovy-kelp broth for traditional depth, or chicken/beef broth as substitutes.
  • Add kimchi or mushrooms for more umami.
  • Adjust heat by using more or less gochugaru.
  • A beaten egg stirred in at the end creates a silky finish.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day!

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