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Tasty Korean Winter Soup

Cozy Up with Tasty Korean Winter Soup for Chilly Nights

This Tasty Korean Winter Soup is a comforting bowl packed with tender beef, silky tofu, and nourishing vegetables, perfect for chilly nights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Broth
  • 2 pounds beef short ribs Substitution: beef shank or oxtail
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 1 piece ginger sliced
  • 1 medium onion use with skin on
  • 3 stalks green onions for garnish
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Korean leeks Substitution: regular leeks or mix of green onions and chives
  • 1 cup radish sliced
For the Seasoning
  • 1/4 cup guk ganjang (Korean soup soy sauce) Substitution: regular soy sauce with a dash of fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt season to taste
For Creaminess
  • 1 block tofu Substitution: portobello mushrooms or seitan

Equipment

  • large stock pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak the beef short ribs in cold water for 1 hour, then drain and pat dry.
  2. Prep the aromatics: keep onion skin intact, slice ginger, and chop garlic and green onions.
  3. In a large pot, combine soaked beef short ribs, prepared aromatics, and 10 cups of water. Bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low, simmer uncovered for 1 hour, while skimming any foam.
  5. Add sliced radish and continue to simmer for an additional 20 minutes.
  6. Discard the aromatics, season the broth with guk ganjang and sea salt, simmer for another 10 minutes.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with sliced green onions and serve with steamed rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Skim foam during simmering for a clearer broth. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Let the soup rest before serving.

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