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Tasty Korean Winter Soup

Tasty Korean Winter Soup for a Cozy, Comforting Night

Discover the warmth of Tasty Korean Winter Soup, a hearty blend of beef, tofu, and vegetables perfect for chilly nights.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Broth
  • 2 pounds Beef Short Ribs Substitution: Beef shank or oxtail provides a similar flavor.
  • 1 whole Onion Use with skin for extra depth.
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 inch Ginger Fresh, peeled.
  • 2 stalks Korean Leek Regular leeks or green onion can be used.
For the Soup
  • 1 block Tofu Swap with large portobello mushrooms or seitan for vegetarian option.
  • 1 large Daikon Radish Try other root vegetables for variety.
  • to taste Sea Salt Adjust to preference.
  • to taste Black Pepper Adjust to preference.
  • 6 tablespoons Guk Ganjang (Korean Soy Sauce) Check for gluten-free options.
For Garnish
  • 2 stalks Green Onions Freshly sliced.

Equipment

  • large stock pot
  • bowl
  • strainer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak the beef short ribs in a large bowl of cold water for about 1 hour to remove impurities.
  2. Chop the onion, garlic, ginger, and green onions, setting aside the green onions for garnish.
  3. In a large stock pot, combine soaked short ribs, chopped onions, garlic, ginger, and 10 cups of water and bring to a boil.
  4. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium and skim off any foam or impurities.
  5. Lower heat to medium-low and let the broth simmer uncovered for 1 hour.
  6. Add the sliced daikon radishes to the pot and simmer for an additional 20 minutes until soft.
  7. Discard the solid aromatics, leaving just the meat and broth, and strain if desired.
  8. Bring broth back to a simmer and stir in guk ganjang, sea salt, and a dash of black pepper.
  9. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly sliced green onions and black pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Add tofu just before serving and adjust seasoning to taste for a perfect balance of flavors.

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