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Korean Tofu and Vegetable Soup

SUBMITTED BY: sls777

"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."
PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  35 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 cups beef stock
  • 1/4 cup toenjang (fermented soybean paste)
  • 1 (4 inch) piece dashi kombu (dried kelp) (optional)
  • 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

DIRECTIONS

  1. 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2004 by MYONGKEY
Super yummy! If you like Korean food, kimchi and sour and spicey food you will love this! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2007 by RoseRover
I spent a year in Korea teaching English and doenjang jjigae was one of my favourite meals.... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Korean Tofu and Vegetable Soup

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 289

  • Total Fat: 12.3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 661mg
  • Total Carbs: 24.7g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 11.2g
  • Protein: 26.4g

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