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Quick and Simple Korean Doenjang Chigae (Bean Paste/Tofu Soup)

"One of the most simple and quick dishes I learned to make while in Korea. Doenjang is a fermented soybean paste that can be found in Asian grocers."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (1)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 cups vegetable stock
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Korean soy bean paste (doenjang)
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 1 zucchini, halved and cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 1/2 (16 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cubed
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, sliced

Directions

  1. Bring vegetable stock and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Stir in garlic and soy bean paste, stirring until the paste dissolves. Stir in the green onion, zucchini, tofu, and jalapeno. Allow soup to return to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 59 | Total Fat: 2.7g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2010 by Elisabeth-Anne   view full review
This is a delicious soup. You'd probably want to add more bean paste (just put in to your...

 

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