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Soybean Paste Soup

A savory Korean soup featuring rich fermented soybean paste, soft tofu, and fresh vegetables simmered in broth.

30 minEasyServes 4140 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups anchovy kelp broth
  • 3 tbsp Korean soybean paste
  • 1 cup Yukon Gold potato, diced
  • 1 cup zucchini, sliced
  • 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 8 oz medium firm tofu, cubed
  • 2 stalks green onion, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pour 4 cups anchovy kelp broth into a medium pot and bring to a simmer over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Whisk in 3 tbsp Korean soybean paste through a fine strainer until completely dissolved into the broth.

  3. 3

    Add 1 cup diced Yukon Gold potato, 1 cup sliced zucchini, 1 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms, and 2 minced garlic cloves, simmer for 10 minutes until vegetables are tender.

  4. 4

    Stir in 8 oz cubed medium firm tofu and 2 stalks chopped green onion, boiling gently for 3 to 4 minutes before serving hot.

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Questions

How do I know when Soybean Paste Soup is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 3: cook until vegetables are tender.

What can I use instead of anchovies in Soybean Paste Soup?

The entry for Soybean Paste Soup calls for 4 cups anchovy kelp broth. In its place: A teaspoon of fish sauce or a little miso per two fillets supplies the same savory background. For a vegetarian version, leave them out and add a pinch more salt.

Can I use a different firmness of tofu instead of tofu in Soybean Paste Soup?

Go firmer, not softer. Extra-firm stands in for firm anywhere; anything softer breaks up when it is fried or stirred. Press it for 15 minutes either way. As written, the entry for Soybean Paste Soup uses 8 oz medium firm tofu, cubed.

Is Soybean Paste Soup low-carb?

A serving of Soybean Paste Soup carries 14 g of carbohydrate, 3 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 70 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 14 percent.

How many carbs are in Soybean Paste Soup?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 14 g of carbohydrate in about 140 calories, with 10 g protein and 5 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 890 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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