Korean Tofu and Vegetable Soup

Total Time

35 Minutes

Servings

4

Ingredients

• 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 spring 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

Instructions

1. Pour the beef stock into a stock pot or large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the toenjang until dissolved.
2. 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.
3. Cook gently for 5 minutes. Then add the spring onions and hot pepper, and boil for a minute, or until the onion and pepper become fragrant and brightly coloured.
4. Limit the cooking time to no more than 15 minutes. Remove and discard kelp. Serve immediately.