QUICK AND SIMPLE KOREAN DOENJANG CHIGAE (BEAN PASTE/TOFU SOUP)

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Quick and Simple Korean Doenjang Chigae (Bean Paste/Tofu Soup) image

One of the most simple and quick dishes I learned to make while in Korea. Doenjang is a fermented soybean paste that can be found in Asian grocers.

Provided by Chicken_Livers_Stink

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups vegetable stock
3 cups water
2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons Korean soy bean paste (doenjang)
4 green onions, chopped
1 zucchini, halved and cut into 1/2-inch slices
½ (16 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cubed
1 jalapeno pepper, sliced

Steps:

  • Bring vegetable stock and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Stir in garlic and soy bean paste, stirring until the paste dissolves. Stir in the green onion, zucchini, tofu, and jalapeno. Allow soup to return to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 377.9 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

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