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Korean Winter Soup

Korean Winter Soup: Cozy Up with This Hearty Bowl of Comfort

Korean Winter Soup offers a soul-warming blend of beef, vegetables, and spices, perfect for cozy evenings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Broth
  • 1 lb Beef Brisket Substitute with chuck roast or short ribs for variations in taste.
  • 8 cups Water
  • 1 cup Soy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Gochujang (Korean Red Pepper Paste) Can be substituted with miso and chili powder.
  • 1 tbsp Gochugaru (Korean Red Pepper Powder) Can be swapped with crushed red pepper flakes.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped
  • Salt To taste
  • Pepper To taste
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Napa Cabbage Chopped; substitute with bok choy or regular cabbage.
  • 1 block Firm Tofu Can be replaced with additional vegetables.
  • 1 cup Daikon Radish Chopped; can swap with regular radish or carrots.
  • 2 stalks Green Onions Sliced, for garnish.
For Serving
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil For sautéing green onions.
  • 2 cups Cooked White Rice For serving.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Korean Winter Soup
  1. In a large pot, place the beef brisket and add enough water to cover it. Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until tender.
  2. While simmering, skim off any impurities or foam that rises to the surface using a ladle. This helps achieve a clear broth.
  3. Add soy sauce, gochujang, gochugaru, and minced garlic once the beef is tender, stir to dissolve gochujang, and simmer for additional 5 minutes.
  4. Add chopped onion, napa cabbage, firm tofu, and daikon radish to the pot. Cover and let simmer for another 20 minutes.
  5. In a skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add sliced green onions and sauté for about 2 minutes. Stir into soup.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes if needed.
  7. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot with cooked white rice and extra green onions if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Reheat leftovers gently on the stove, adding a splash of water to maintain consistency.

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