Ingredients
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4 cups water or low-sodium vegetable broth vegetable broth4 cups water or low-sodium vegetable broth
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2 tablespoons doenjang (Korean fermented soybean paste) doenjang2 tablespoons doenjang (Korean fermented soybean paste)
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1 tablespoon gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) gochugaru1 tablespoon gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
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1 small zucchini, halved and sliced zucchini1 small zucchini, halved and sliced
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1 medium potato, peeled and cubed potato1 medium potato, peeled and cubed
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1/2 cup napa cabbage, chopped napa cabbage1/2 cup napa cabbage, chopped
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1/2 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced shiitake mushrooms1/2 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
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1/2 medium onion, sliced onion1/2 medium onion, sliced
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1 small carrot, sliced carrot1 small carrot, sliced
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200g firm tofu, cubed tofu200g firm tofu, cubed
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2 scallions, sliced scallions2 scallions, sliced
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2 cloves garlic, minced garlic2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free) soy sauce1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free)
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1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional) sesame seeds1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
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Fresh ground black pepper, to taste black pepperFresh ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
This soup is best enjoyed hot. Serve with a bowl of steamed rice or as a main dish. For extra heartiness, add more seasonal veggies of your choice. Doenjang is available at Asian grocery stores and some supermarkets. For a milder soup, reduce the gochugaru. Make it gluten-free by using tamari instead of soy sauce.
Steps
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In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water or vegetable broth to a simmer over medium heat. |
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Add the doenjang and stir until fully dissolved. |
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Add gochugaru, garlic, and soy sauce (or tamari) to the broth. Stir well. |
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Add potatoes, carrots, onion, and shiitake mushrooms. Simmer for 8 minutes until slightly tender. |
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Stir in zucchini, napa cabbage, and tofu cubes. Simmer another 7 minutes until all veggies are tender. |
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Add scallions and freshly ground black pepper. Adjust salt or spice as needed. |
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Ladle into bowls and garnish with sesame seeds if using. Serve hot. |
