Kimchi Soup

Name: Kimchi Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1/2 lb pork belly, sliced; 2 cups aged kimchi, chopped; 1/2 cup kimchi juice; 8 oz medium-firm tofu, sliced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3 green onions, chopped; 3 cups anchovy broth; 1 tbsp Korean chili flakes; 1 tsp sesame oil

A deeply savory and spicy soup packed with sour aged kimchi, pork belly, and silky tofu in a rich broth.

40 minMediumServes 4340 cal/serving

KoreanSoupStovetopHigh ProteinLow CarbDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1/2 lb pork belly, sliced
2 cups aged kimchi, chopped
1/2 cup kimchi juice
8 oz medium-firm tofu, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 green onions, chopped
3 cups anchovy broth
1 tbsp Korean chili flakes
1 tsp sesame oil

Instructions

1

Heat 1 tsp sesame oil in a pot over medium heat.
2

Add 1/2 lb sliced pork belly and 3 minced garlic cloves, cooking for 4 minutes until pork reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
3

Add 2 cups chopped aged kimchi and stir-fry for 5 minutes until softened.
4

Pour in 3 cups anchovy broth, 1/2 cup kimchi juice, and 1 tbsp Korean chili flakes, then bring to a boil.
5

Reduce heat to low, simmer for 15 minutes, then add 8 oz sliced medium-firm tofu and 3 chopped green onions and cook 3 minutes more.

Questions

How long does Kimchi Soup keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Kimchi Soup?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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