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Napa Cabbage Soybean Paste Soup

A deeply savory, clean-tasting soup made with napa cabbage and soybean paste

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Napa Cabbage Soybean Paste Soup

Ingredients

  • 300 gNapa cabbage (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 1.2 lWater
  • 2 tbspSoybean paste
  • 150 gTofu (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 0.5Korean green onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1 tspMinced garlic

Steps

  1. 1

    Wash the napa cabbage thoroughly and cut it into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 2

    Add water to a pot, dissolve the soybean paste into it, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

  3. 3

    Once the water starts boiling, add the napa cabbage and simmer over medium heat for about 8 to 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add the tofu and minced garlic, then simmer for about 5 more minutes.

  5. 5

    Add the Korean green onion and cook for about 1 to 2 more minutes.

  6. 6

    Taste the soup, adjust the seasoning with a little more soybean paste if needed, and turn off the heat.

Adjust the amount of soybean paste depending on its saltiness. If serving children, it is best to use a little less soybean paste.