Spicy and Refreshing Kimchi and Bean Sprout Soup
Spicy and Refreshing Kimchi and Bean Sprout Soup
The Ultimate Hangover Cure! How to Make Refreshing and Spicy Kimchi Bean Sprout Soup
Introducing a recipe for Kimchi Bean Sprout Soup that’s both refreshing and spicy, perfect for when you have a low appetite and want to enjoy a hearty bowl of rice. My husband gave it two thumbs up! Try making this delicious soup, you’ll want seconds! Highly recommended!
Main Ingredients- 2 handfuls (approx. 200g) well-fermented Napa cabbage kimchi
- 200g fresh bean sprouts
- 1 block (large pack) firm tofu, for stew
- 15cm white part of a leek
- 1 Cheongyang chili pepper (adjust for spiciness)
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 piece (10x10cm) dried kelp (kombu)
- 10 dried anchovies for broth
- A pinch of soy sauce or salt (to taste)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the ingredients. Cut the tofu into 1cm cubes. Thinly slice the leek and Cheongyang chili pepper diagonally. Chop the well-fermented Napa cabbage kimchi into bite-sized pieces, about 1cm wide.
Step 2
Sautéing the kimchi and bean sprouts first will deepen the soup’s flavor. Heat a pot over medium-low heat, add a splash of cooking oil or perilla oil, minced garlic, chopped kimchi, and rinsed bean sprouts. Sauté for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning, to bring out the flavors of the kimchi.
Step 3
Now, let’s add the flavorful broth to the sautéed kimchi and bean sprouts. Pour in plenty of cold water, add the dried anchovies and kelp. Turn the heat to high and bring it to a rolling boil.
Step 4
Once the soup is boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for about 4 minutes to extract a delicious broth from the anchovies and kelp. Remove the anchovies and kelp. Add the prepared tofu, diagonally sliced leek, and Cheongyang chili pepper. Finally, season with soy sauce or salt to taste, and simmer for just 1 more minute to complete your delicious Kimchi Bean Sprout Soup!
Step 5
Look at this bubbling, delicious Kimchi Bean Sprout Soup! Doesn’t it just make your mouth water? It looks perfect for enjoying a bowl of rice with this hot broth.
Step 6
Serve the well-cooked Kimchi Bean Sprout Soup generously in a large bowl. Paired with a steaming bowl of rice, it makes for a truly satisfying meal. My husband ate his rice mixed with the broth in no time and gave it two thumbs up, calling it the best! If you have the time, I highly recommend you try making this warm and refreshing Kimchi Bean Sprout Soup. You won’t regret it, it’s truly delicious! ♥
