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Warm Up with Flavorful Korean Winter Soup

Warm Up with Flavorful Korean Winter Soup Everyone Will Love

Warm Up with Flavorful Korean Winter Soup, a comforting bowl perfect for chilly nights.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Soaking Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Broth
  • 2 pounds Beef Short Ribs Try beef shank or oxtail if needed.
  • 10 cups Water Using filtered water elevates the taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Sea Salt Add towards the end to avoid over-salting.
For the Soup Components
  • 1 block Tofu Opt for soft tofu for the best mouthfeel.
  • 1 medium Radish Cut into rounds for even cooking.
  • 1 whole Yellow Onion Keep the skin on for more flavor.
  • 1 inch Ginger Fresh ginger imparts warmth and complexity.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Feel free to customize the amount.
  • 2 stalks Green Onions Perfect for garnishing; substitute with Korean leeks.
For Seasoning
  • 4 tablespoons Guk Ganjang (Korean Soup Soy Sauce) Replace with tamari for a gluten-free option.

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • large stock pot
  • Ladle

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Soak beef short ribs in a large bowl of cold water for 1 hour to remove blood and impurities.
  2. Chop the onion, slice the ginger, mince the garlic, and chop the green onions.
Cooking
  1. Drain the ribs and place in a large stock pot. Add chopped onion, ginger, garlic, green onions, and 10 cups of water.
  2. Turn heat to medium-high and bring to a vigorous boil, skimming off foam.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer uncovered for about 1 hour, continuing to skim foam.
  4. Stir in the sliced radishes and simmer for an additional 20 minutes.
  5. Remove and discard onion, ginger, and garlic. Season with guk ganjang and sea salt, and let simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Ladle the warm soup into bowls and garnish with green onions and a dash of black pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish can easily accommodate gluten-free and vegetarian diets with simple swaps.

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