Best Spicy Kimchi Tofu Mushroom Soup Recipes

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TOFU MUSHROOM SOUP



Tofu Mushroom Soup image

For a full meal in a bowl, serve this deeply flavorful soup with warm brown rice or noodles.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     soups and stews, appetizer

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ounce dried mushrooms (about 1 cup), preferably porcinis
1/2 pound fresh shiitake mushrooms
1/2 pound fresh button or cremini mushrooms, quartered
1 head of garlic, cut in half crosswise
2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
6 slices fresh ginger, from the widest part of the root
2 tablespoons soy sauce
14 to 16 ounces tofu (1 box), either firm or soft, cut in 1-inch dice
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped chives

Steps:

  • Place dried mushrooms in a bowl or large heatproof measuring cup and cover with 2 cups boiling water. Let sit for 30 minutes. If mushrooms are sandy, agitate from time to time. Line a strainer with cheesecloth and place over a 1-quart measuring cup. Drain through the strainer, then twist mushrooms in the cheesecloth, holding them over the strainer, to squeeze out the last of the flavorful liquid. Discard reconstituted mushrooms or set aside for another use.
  • While porcinis are soaking, pull tough stems away from shiitake mushroom caps. Slice caps thin and set aside.
  • Combine the mushroom broth with enough water to make 9 cups liquid and place in a saucepan or soup pot. Add shiitake stems, quartered button or cremini mushrooms, halved head of garlic, salt and ginger slices, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes.
  • Use a slotted spoon or skimmer to remove mushrooms, stems, garlic and ginger from broth. Add soy sauce to broth. Taste and adjust salt.
  • Bring broth back to a boil and add tofu. Reduce heat to a simmer or a gentle boil, cover partly and simmer for 30 minutes. Tofu will puff a little, and texture will become more porous and spongy.
  • Add thinly sliced shiitake mushroom caps, cover and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in cilantro and chives. Taste, adjust seasoning and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 134, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 591 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

KIMCHI JJIGAE (KIMCHI SOUP)



Kimchi Jjigae (Kimchi Soup) image

In Korean cuisine, kimchi is not only a condiment or pickle; it is also used as an ingredient in many cooked dishes. Kimchi soup, called jjigae, is a satisfying example. The fermented kimchi vegetables quickly provide deep flavor to the broth, so the soup can be produced in little more than half an hour. Aged kimchi, which is more intensely sour, is the preferred type to use. Surprisingly mellow, the soup is neither too spicy nor too salty. This version incorporates butter, an addition inspired by a recipe from Lauryn Chun, the founder of Mother-in-Law's Kimchi and the author of "The Kimchi Cookbook."

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, lunch, soups and stews, main course

Time 40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound fresh pork belly, cut in 1/2-inch pieces
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon grated ginger
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon fish sauce
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups kimchi, aged if possible, squeezed dry and chopped
3 tablespoons Korean red pepper paste (gochujang)
1 tablespoon Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
1 cup kimchi juice
8 cups water (for a richer soup, use chicken, pork or beef broth)
8 ounces soft or silken tofu, cut in large cubes
8 scallions or Korean chives, chopped, for garnish

Steps:

  • Put pork belly in a bowl. Add garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil and fish sauce. Toss well to coat and let marinate for 10 minutes.
  • Set a heavy-bottomed soup pot over medium heat. Melt butter, then add pork belly mixture and let it cook gently for 5 minutes. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Turn heat to medium high and add kimchi, gochujang and gochugaru. Let mixture simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Add kimchi juice and water (or broth, if using) and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a brisk simmer and cook for 20 minutes. Taste broth and adjust seasoning.
  • Just before serving, add tofu and stir gently to combine. When tofu is heated through, ladle into bowls and garnish with scallions.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 385, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 707 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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