KOREAN BEAN PASTE SOUP (CHIGAE)

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We love this soup at Korean Restaurants! It is hot and spicy and so fast to make. It's best served with rice and kimchi.

Provided by Mika G.

Categories     Korean

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 1/2 cups water
3 tablespoons korean fermented bean paste (Denjang)
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1/2 tablespoon dashi, granules
1/2 tablespoon korean hot pepper paste (Gochujang)
1 zucchini, cubed
1 potato, peeled and cubed
1/4 lb fresh mushrooms, quartered
1 onion, chopped
1 (12 ounce) package soft tofu, cubed

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine water, denjang, garlic, dashi and gochu jang. Bring to a boil and let boil 2 minutes.
  • Stir in zucchini, potato, mushrooms and onions and boil for 5 to 7 minutes more.
  • Stir in tofu and cook until tofu has expanded and vegetables are tender.
  • Best served with rice and kimchi.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.6, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 23, Carbohydrate 16.5, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 4, Protein 8.6

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