How to Make Korean Soybean Paste Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Korean Soybean Paste Soup, also known as Doenjang Jjigae, is a traditional Korean soup that is hearty, comforting, and full of flavor. This soup is made with soybean paste, vegetables, and often features meat or seafood, making it a versatile and satisfying dish that is enjoyed by many Koreans as a staple in their diet.

One of the key ingredients in Korean Soybean Paste Soup is doenjang, which is a fermented soybean paste that has a rich and savory flavor. This ingredient gives the sou...

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Ingredients

  • 3 ½ cups water
  • 3 tablespoons doenjang (Korean bean curd paste)
  • 1 tablespoon garlic paste
  • ½ tablespoon dashi granules
  • ½ tablespoon gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)
  • 1 medium potato, peeled and cubed
  • 1 medium zucchini, cubed
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • ¼ pound fresh mushrooms, quartered
  • 1 (12 ounce) package soft tofu, drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Combine water, bean curd paste, garlic paste, dashi granules, and hot pepper paste in a large saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes, then stir in potato, zucchini, onion, and mushrooms. Boil for 6 minutes, then stir in tofu. Cook until tofu has expanded and vegetables are tender, about 5 more minutes.
  • Nutrition

    158 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 641mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 118mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 545mg