Baechu Doenjang Guk (Cabbage Soy Bean Paste Soup)
Whenever I want something homey and comforting, I always make this cabbage soybean paste soup. It's very nostalgic and reminds me of home every single time.
Ingredients
- 1/2 head napa cabbage about 1/2 lb
- 2.5 cups water
- 2 tbsp doenjang Korean soy bean paste
- 1 tsp gochujang Korean red pepper paste
- 1/2 tbsp soup soy sauce adjust to taste
- 1/2 tbsp garlic minced
- 1 scallion chopped
- 1 long green pepper chopped
- 1/2 tbsp anchovy powder
Instructions
- Chop the napa cabbage into 1 inch pieces. Set aside.
- Mince the garlic. Chop the scallions and long green pepper.
- Bring a pot of water to boil. Mix in the doenjang, gochujang, soup soy sauce and anchovy powder.
- Bring to boil and add the napa cabbage and minced garlic. Cook for about 15 minutes until cabbage has softened.
- Taste the soup and add more soup soy sauce if needed. Toss in the scallions and pepper and cook for another 3-5 minutes.
- Serve immediately with a bowl of rice.