Doenjang Soybean Paste Soup with Tofu (Quick)

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Doenjang (Korean soybean paste)
• 1 block (about 300 g) Firm tofu
• 150 g Mushrooms (shiitake or cremini), sliced
• 3 cups (720 ml) Water or unsalted stock
• 1 tsp Soy sauce(optional)
• 1 tsp Sesame oil(optional)
• 2 tbsp Green onion (scallions), thinly sliced

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Cube the tofu, slice the mushrooms, and thinly slice the green onion.

2. 2

   Cook (15 minutes): In a pot, bring the water (or stock) to a gentle simmer. Stir in the doenjang until dissolved.

3. 3

   Add mushrooms and simmer for 8 minutes, then add tofu and simmer for 5–7 minutes until hot and lightly infused.

4. 4

   Season lightly: stir in soy sauce (if using) and turn off the heat. Drizzle with sesame oil (if using) and top with green onion.