How to Make Korean Doenjang-Jjigae (Soybean Paste Soup) - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of Korean cuisine, then you're probably familiar with Doenjang-Jjigae. This traditional Korean soybean paste soup is a beloved staple in Korean households, and for good reason. It's hearty, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying. This dish is the epitome of comfort food and is perfect for those cold, winter nights when all you want is a steaming bowl of something delicious.

Doenjang-Jjigae is made with fermented soybean paste, which gives it a deep, rich umami flavor tha...

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Ingredients

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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 6

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

    59 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 378mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 154mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 185mg