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Tasty Korean Winter Soup

Hearty Tasty Korean Winter Soup to Warm Your Soul

Warm up with this hearty Tasty Korean Winter Soup, combining tender beef short ribs, soft tofu, and a medley of vegetables in a rich broth.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Broth
  • 2 pounds Beef Short Ribs can substitute with beef shank or oxtail
  • 2 cups Korean Leeks or regular leeks or a mix of green onions and chives
  • 1/2 cup Guk Ganjang (Korean soup soy sauce) for gluten-free, use tamari
For the Soup
  • 1 block Tofu adds protein and creaminess
  • 1 cup Radish integral for flavor layering
  • 1 each Onion for foundational flavors
  • 1 inch Ginger sliced
  • 3 cloves Garlic chopped
  • 2 each Green Onions white parts for simmering, green tops for garnish
For Serving
  • 1/4 cup Freshly Sliced Green Onions for garnish
  • to taste Black Pepper for seasoning
  • 2 cups Steamed Rice for serving

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak the beef short ribs in cold water for 1 hour to remove excess blood.
  2. Prepare the aromatics: Peel and chop the onion, ginger, garlic, and green onions.
  3. Combine soaked short ribs, ginger, white parts of green onions, and whole onion in a large pot with 10 cups of water.
  4. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, skimming off any brown foam.
  5. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 1 hour.
  6. Add sliced radish and continue simmering for an additional 20 minutes.
  7. Discard solid aromatics, then season broth with guk ganjang, sea salt, and chopped garlic. Simmer for another 10 minutes.
  8. Ladle soup into bowls, garnishing with green onion tops and black pepper. Serve hot with steamed rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This soup can be made ahead and stored in airtight containers for meal prep. Reheat and garnish before serving.

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