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.
Preparation Details
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 3 cups beef stock
- ¼ 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 1/2×1/4 inch pieces
- 1 pound yellow squash, cut into 1 1/2×1/4 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
Steps
- 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.
