Doenjang Soup
Hearty miso‑style broth flavored with fermented soybean paste, tofu, and seasonal vegetables.

Total
20 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Doenjang (fermented soybean paste)
- 4 cups Water
- 200 grams Tofu (firm)
- 1 small Zucchini
- 100 grams Korean radish (mu)
- 2 stalks Green onion
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil(optional)
- 1 teaspoon Soy sauce(optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a medium pot, combine water and doenjang; whisk until fully dissolved (about 2 minutes).
- 2
Bring the broth to a gentle boil, then add sliced zucchini, radish, and minced garlic; simmer for 5 minutes.
- 3
Add cubed tofu and continue to simmer for another 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- 4
Stir in sesame oil and soy sauce, taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then garnish with chopped green onion before serving.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
180
9% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbohydrate | 14 g |
| Fat | 7 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 900 mg |
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