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Tasty Korean Winter Soup

Heavenly Tasty Korean Winter Soup for Cozy Nights

Embrace the warmth of Tasty Korean Winter Soup, a delightful blend of beef, tofu, and vegetables, perfect for cozy winter nights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 pounds Beef Short Ribs For a different texture, consider using beef shank or oxtail.
  • 1 whole Yellow Onion Leave the skin on and cut in half.
  • 1 piece Fresh Ginger No substitutions necessary.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh cloves are ideal; garlic powder can work in a pinch.
For the Greens and Garnish
  • 1 block Soft Tofu Silken tofu is a great substitution for extra richness.
  • 1 cup Radish Daikon radish is a good alternative.
  • 2 stalks Green Onions Reserve some for garnish.
For Seasoning
  • 1/4 cup Guk Ganjang (Korean soup soy sauce) Use regular soy sauce with fish sauce for depth; tamari for a gluten-free option.
  • to taste Sea Salt Adjust gradually based on taste preferences.

Equipment

  • large stockpot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak the beef short ribs in cold water for about 1 hour to draw out blood and impurities.
  2. While soaking, prepare the aromatics: cut the onion, slice ginger, and mince garlic.
  3. Combine the soaked beef ribs, ginger, onion, garlic, and green onion roots in a large stockpot.
  4. Pour in 10 cups of water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  5. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium and let it simmer gently, skimming off any foam.
  6. Let the soup simmer uncovered for 1 hour, skimming occasionally.
  7. Introduce radish slices to the pot and simmer them for an additional 20 minutes.
  8. Discard all the aromatics once radishes are soft, leaving just the broth and beef.
  9. Season the broth with guk ganjang and sea salt, simmering for another 10 minutes.
  10. Ladle the soup into bowls, garnishing with green onions and black pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For extra nutrition, feel free to add additional vegetables like carrots or bok choy.

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