Spring Vegetable and Nettle Soybean Paste Soup
A Nutritious and Flavorful Morning Soup: Spring Cabbage and Nettle Soybean Paste Soup (with Soybean Powder)
Here’s a recipe for a savory and mild Spring Cabbage and Nettle Soybean Paste Soup, perfect for a healthy breakfast! ^^*
Ingredients
- Nettles, 250g
- Spring Cabbage, 10 leaves
- Anchovies for broth, 1 handful
- Water, 1L
- Soybean Paste (Doenjang), 2 Tbsp
- Rice Wine (Mirin), 2 Tbsp
- Raw Soybean Powder, 1 cup
- Coarse Sea Salt, 1 Tbsp
- Salt, to taste
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare the nettles: Remove any yellowing leaves. Gently scrape off any dirt or dark spots from between the leaves and roots with a knife. Trim any fine hairs. For thicker roots, cut them in half lengthwise. Rinse the nettles thoroughly under running water until all dirt is removed. This ensures a clear and clean broth.
Step 2
Chop the spring cabbage into thick shreds, similar in size to the nettles. This will make it easy to eat along with the soup.
Step 3
In a large bowl, combine the prepared nettles and shredded spring cabbage. Add 1 cup of raw soybean powder and gently toss everything together. Make sure the soybean powder evenly coats the vegetables. The soybean powder will add a savory depth and creamy texture to the soup.
Step 4
In a pot, combine 1L of water, a handful of anchovies, and 2 Tbsp of rice wine to remove any fishy odor. Bring to a boil over high heat and simmer for about 20 minutes to create a rich anchovy broth. Remove the anchovies. In a separate bowl, dissolve 2 Tbsp of soybean paste in a little water or broth, then stir it into the pot. Ensure the soybean paste is well-dissolved to avoid clumps.
Step 5
Once the broth with soybean paste starts to boil, carefully add the spring cabbage and nettles coated in soybean powder. Simmer for only about 5 minutes. Cooking for too long can make the vegetables mushy. Season the soup with 1 Tbsp of coarse sea salt and a little more salt to your preference for perfect flavor balance.
Step 6
Skim off any foam that rises to the surface for a cleaner taste. Once you’ve completed these steps, your fragrant Spring Cabbage and Nettle Soybean Paste Soup will be ready to enjoy!
