Korean Tofu and Vegetable Soup
- 3 cups beef stock
- 1/4 cup toenjang (fermented soybean paste)
- 1 (4 inch) piece dashi kombu (dried kelp) (optional)
- 5 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 (16 ounce) package medium-firm tofu, cut into 1 1/2 x 1/4 inch dominoes
- 1 pound napa cabbage, thickly sliced
- 1 pound daikon radish cut into 1 1/2x1/4 inch pieces
- 1 pound yellow squash, cut into 1 1/2x1/4 inch dominoes
- 2 large green onions, white and pale green part only, sliced diagonally into 1 1/4 inch pieces
- 1 hot red pepper, seeded and sliced diagonally into 1/4 inch pieces
- Pour the beef stock into a stock pot or large deep skillet over medium-high heat.
- Stir in the toenjang until dissolved.
- Add the kelp and garlic, and bring to a boil.
- Put in the tofu, cabbage, daikon and yellow squash, cover and return to a boil.
- Cook gently for 5 minutes.
- Then add the green onions and hot pepper, and boil for a minute, or until the onion and pepper become fragrant and brightly colored.
- Limit the cooking time to no more than 15 minutes.
- Remove and discard kelp.
- Serve immediately.
beef stock, toenjang, dashi kombu, garlic, dominoes, cabbage, yellow squash, green onions, hot red pepper
Taken from allrecipes.com/recipe/korean-tofu-and-vegetable-soup/ (may not work)