Easy, Spicy, and Tasty Korean-Style Kimchi Soup

Name: Easy, Spicy, and Tasty Korean-Style Kimchi Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 300 grams Sliced beef belly (or pork, chicken); 1 bag Bean sprouts; 1 bunch Chinese chives; 1/2 bag Enoki mushrooms (shiitake mushrooms, or shimeji mushrooms); 1 Japanese leek; 1/3 Carrot; 60 grams ~ (to taste) Nappa cabbage kimchi; 4 tbsp Miso; 3 tbsp Gochujang; 1 tbsp Sugar; 2 tbsp Soy sauce; 3 tbsp Sesame oil; 1000 ml Water; 1 tbsp Japanese dashi powder

Servings: persons

300 grams Sliced beef belly (or pork, chicken)
1 bag Bean sprouts
1 bunch Chinese chives
1/2 bag Enoki mushrooms (shiitake mushrooms, or shimeji mushrooms)
1 Japanese leek
1/3 Carrot
60 grams ~ (to taste) Nappa cabbage kimchi
4 tbsp Miso
3 tbsp Gochujang
1 tbsp Sugar
2 tbsp Soy sauce
3 tbsp Sesame oil
1000 ml Water
1 tbsp Japanese dashi powder

1
Mix the seasonings well.
2
Chop all the vegetables, except for the bean sprouts, into bite-size pieces.
3
Cut the meat into bite-size pieces, and briefly stir-fry.
4
You don't need oil in a non-stick frying pan.
5
Add water and dashi powder to a pot, and bring to a boil.
6
When it starts to boil, add the meat and vegetables.
7
Add Step 1 seasonings and kimchi into the pot, and bring to a boil.
8
Mix everything together, and it's done.
9
Adding tofu is also tasty.
10
If you add udon noodles, it can be a main dish.
11
Add plain cooked rice into the leftover soup, and pour beaten eggs, to make rice porridge.
12
This tastes so good after drinking!

312

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 300 grams Sliced beef belly (or pork, chicken), 1 bag Bean sprouts, 1 bunch Chinese chives, 1/2 bag Enoki mushrooms (shiitake mushrooms, or shimeji mushrooms), and more.

Yes, Easy, Spicy, and Tasty Korean-Style Kimchi Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!