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Tasty Korean Winter Soup

Comforting Tasty Korean Winter Soup to Warm Your Soul

This Tasty Korean Winter Soup is a comforting dish that combines tender beef short ribs, tofu, and vegetables in a rich broth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Soaking Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Broth
  • 2 pounds Beef Short Ribs Substitute with beef shank or oxtail for similar taste
  • 10 cups Water Essential for the broth's heartiness
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger (fresh) Slice or grate for best results
  • 4 cloves Garlic Chop for stronger flavor
  • 1 large Yellow Onion Can use regular onions if Korean leeks are unavailable
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt Adjust to taste based on soy sauce used
For the Vegetables
  • 1 large Radish (Korean or Daikon) Slice thinly for quicker cooking
  • 2 stalks Green Onions Can substitute with chives if desired
For the Flavor Boost
  • 1/4 cup Guk Ganjang (Korean soup soy sauce) Substitute with regular soy sauce with a dash of fish sauce for gluten-free option
  • 1 block Tofu Use firm tofu for better texture

Equipment

  • large stock pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by soaking the beef short ribs in cold water for 1 hour.
  2. While the ribs are soaking, prepare your aromatics by cutting the yellow onion, slicing the ginger, and chopping the garlic.
  3. In a large stock pot, combine the soaked beef short ribs, ginger, onion quarters, chopped garlic, and 10 cups of water. Stir gently to mix.
  4. Place the pot over medium-high heat and bring to a vigorous boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium and skim off foam.
  5. Lower heat to medium-low and allow the soup to simmer uncovered for 1 hour.
  6. After 1 hour, add the thinly sliced radish and continue to simmer for an additional 20 minutes.
  7. Once the radish is tender, discard the aromatics and season with guk ganjang and sea salt to taste.
  8. Ladle the warm soup into bowls, topping with sliced green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 29gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 1000mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat gently on the stove.

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