Korean Doenjang Tofu Vegetable Soup
Korean Doenjang Tofu Vegetable Soup brings a deep, fermented soybean richness to a clean, brothy bowl packed with napa cabbage, daikon, and tender tofu. The beef stock and garlic create a round, savory backbone, while green onion and red pepper add gentle heat and freshness. Serve it steaming hot for a cozy weeknight Dinner or as a light, nourishing starter.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Korean Doenjang Tofu Vegetable Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 55
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Pour the beef stock into a stock pot or large deep skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Stir in the toenjang until it dissolves.
- 3
Add the kelp and the garlic, and bring the mixture to a boil.
- 4
Add the tofu, cabbage, daikon, and yellow squash, cover, and return to a boil.
- 5
Simmer gently for 5 minutes.
- 6
Add the green onions and hot pepper, and boil for 1 minute, or until the onion and pepper are fragrant and brightly colored.
- 7
Keep the total cooking time to no more than 15 minutes.
- 8
Remove and discard the kelp.
- 9
Serve right away.
- Calories 278.4 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 12.97 g Good Source 26%
- Carbohydrate 41.66 g 15%
- Total Fat 3.43 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.49 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 395.61 mg Moderate 17%
- Dietary Fiber 3.36 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 10.28 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 192.76 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 2.08 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 515.87 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 29.91 mg Good Source 33%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Korean Doenjang Tofu Vegetable Soup is a Korean dinner recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef Stock, Daikon Radish, Firm Tofu, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 278.4 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Korean Doenjang Tofu Vegetable Soup?
- It is a Korean soup recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Korean Doenjang Tofu Vegetable Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Stock, Daikon Radish, Firm Tofu, Garlic, Green Onion. The full list of 6 is above.
- What goes well with Korean Doenjang Tofu Vegetable Soup?
- Explore these Korean side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Korean Doenjang Tofu Vegetable Soup?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 278.4 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Korean Doenjang Tofu Vegetable Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 6 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Korean Doenjang Tofu Vegetable Soup healthy?
- Korean Doenjang Tofu Vegetable Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 278.4 calories and 12.97 g of protein, or 26% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 395.61 mg (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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