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Korean Tofu Soup

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  • Author: Laurel
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 2-3 servings 1x
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Korean
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Korean Tofu Soup - a favorite one pot meal with fragrant garlic, spicy kimchi, and silky soft tofu. Ready in 30 minutes!


Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 large shallot, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-3 tablespoons gochugaru
  • 1/2 cup chopped kimchi
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 3 tablespoons kimchi juice
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 12 oz silken tofu
  • Sesame seeds and sliced green onion to garnish, optional

Instructions

  1. In a medium soup pot, heat the sesame oil on medium heat. Stir in the shallot and garlic. Cook until translucent and tender, about 5 minutes. Add in the gochugaru and sauté for another 30 seconds, until fragrant. Stir in the kimchi and cook again, for 1-2 minutes.
  2. Pour in the broth, kimchu juice, tamari and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 3-5 minutes. 
  3. Spoon in the silken tofu and simmer for 10 minutes. Serve in bowls topped with sesame seeds and green onion. Enjoy!

Notes

Spice level: To adjust the spice level of the soup, use less or more gochugaru, and a mild or hot kimchi. 

Kimchi juice: Use the juice from your jar of kimchi! 

Tamari: can also use soy sauce, liquid aminos, etc.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 recipe
  • Calories: 318
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 1585mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Carbohydrates: 21g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 14g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg