Korean Bean Curd (Miso) Soup Recipe
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Korean Bean Curd (Miso) Soup

By: Esther 
"This soup is tasty, delicious, easy to make and full of vegetables! This is a very simple Korean soup eaten with rice and other side dishes. Includes tofu, green squash, mushrooms and onions. True Korean recipe! Garnish with sliced green onions."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (20)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups water
  • 3 tablespoons denjang (Korean bean curd paste)
  • 1 tablespoon garlic paste
  • 1/2 tablespoon dashi granules
  • 1/2 tablespoon gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)
  • 1 zucchini, cubed
  • 1 potato, peeled and cubed
  • 1/4 pound fresh mushrooms, quartered
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 (12 ounce) package soft tofu, sliced

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine water, denjang, garlic paste, dashi and gochujang. Bring to a boil and let boil 2 minutes. Stir in zucchini, potato, mushrooms and onions and let boil 5 to 7 minutes more. Stir in tofu and cook until tofu has expanded and vegetables are tender.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 158 | Total Fat: 4.1g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2006 by Kimco   view full review
When my wife and I eat this dish here in Korea we have found that there are two "schools":...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2004 by YOMAMMA   view full review
My korean boyfriend loved it! I madethe following adjustments: ...a little less dashi and a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2008 by epmi   view full review
I was really craving some Korean comfort food and this hit the spot. I used to eat jigae...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 16, 2003 by LENNISUA   view full review
This recipe was awesome. The flavours really went well together. I especially liked the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2009 by Misha Michelle   view full review
Pretty good, but this recipe makes A LOT!!!! if its just you or someone else, half the recipe.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2007 by A.Anover   view full review
I've loved this recipe in Korea and this recipe tastes just like the authentic thing! I added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2009 by K_Palm   view full review
Perfect! It tasted just like my Mom's (she is full Korean and I'm half) and I imagined that I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 7, 2007 by msmo   view full review
Instead of dashi I used rock salt, came out pretty close to my grandmother's anyhow.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2011 by marljong Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Great basic recipe. Used beef broth, dried anchovies, Korean red pepper flakes and green...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2008 by Joonapoli   view full review
Tasted nothing like the Denjang Jigae that I know and love. The Overall, not a bad tasting...

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