Spicy Tofu Soup
If you are looking for the ultimate flavor packed soup that is healthy and makes you feel amazing, this spicy tofu soup does it all!
Servings 8 servings
Calories 218kcal
Ingredients
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ onion diced
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- ½ pound pork belly cut in 1" cubes
- 1 cup cabbage kimchi chopped
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon MSG
- 1 teaspoon coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon gochugaru
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 cups water
- 2 teaspoon dashi granules
- 1 package soft tofu cut in ½" cubes
- 1 package enoki mushrooms
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil for finishing
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- soft boiled eggs optional, for serving
- ¼ cup chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the cooking oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until softened.
- Add the pork belly and cook until it is light browned and caramelized on the outside, about 5 -7 minutes.
- Add the kimchi and seasonings and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the water and dashi granules and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the tofu and bring back to a simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the sesame oil.
- Serve with poached eggs and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onion.
- Serve with a side of steamed glutinous rice.
Notes
- Any kind of tofu can be substituted for the soft silken tofu, but I recommend using the soft if you can.
- Adjust the coconut sugar as needed to ensure the right balance of sweet and savory/spicy.
- You can also poach the eggs directly in the hot broth if you don't have poached eggs already. Just put them in right before removing the pot from the heat and let them cook in the simmering liquid for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat, place a lid on the pot and let it sit for 5-10 minutes to fully cook.
Nutrition
Serving: 2cups | Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 542mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 122IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 1mg