Korean Soup and Stew Archives (2024)

Dive into the heart of Korea with my exquisite collection of Korean Soup and Stew recipes. With each recipe lovingly prepared using authentic Korean ingredients, each dish tells a story of traditional Korean cuisine.

From the fiery kick of Kimchi Jjigae to the soul-soothing warmth of Galbitang, my recipe selection caters to every palate. Perfect for a cozy meal or a comforting pick-me-up, these dishes are a testament to the rich culinary heritage of Korea.

Dried Pollack Soup (Bugeoguk)

Learn how to make dried pollack soup (bugeoguk). This lesser-known Korean soup dish is renowned for its refreshing taste, concentrated flavor, and the chewy texture of the dried pollack. It’s also a popular hangover remedy in Korea. What is Dried Pollack Dried pollack is a traditional Korean food made from pollack fish, also known as …

Chicken Noodle Soup (Dak Kalguksu)

Introducing a healthy and flavorful Korean chicken noodle soup – Dak Kalguksu recipe! This classic dish is not only comforting but also packed with nutritious ingredients that will leave you feeling satisfied and nourished. Learn how to create this delightful recipe! What is Dak Kalguksu Dak Kalguksu (닭 칼국수) is a traditional Korean dish, translating …

Korean Mussel Soup (Honghap Tang)

Looking for an easy and delicious way to liven up your next meal? Try making Korean mussel soup – Honghap Tang! This light and refreshing dish is made with fresh mussels, green onions, garlic, and salt, and is popular in Korea, especially as a side dish to Korean alcohol, soju. Follow the steps below to …

Sujebi (Korean Hand Pulled Noodle Soup)

If you’ve never had sujebi before, you should try it. It is a classic Korean noodle dish that is served in warm broth. It is a great comfort food. Learn how to make it and incorporate it in your own cooking today! What is Sujebi Sujebi (수제비) is a Korean style pasta-broth noodle soup that …

Kimchi Soup with Canned Tuna

Light, refreshing and delightful kimchi soup recipe. What is Kimchi Soup Kimchi soup (kimchi guk, 김치국) is a staple Korean soup made with kimchi. The name of kimchi soup can vary based on other ingredients you put in the soup. Today’s kimchi soup recipe includes canned tuna, making this soup’s name tuna kimchi soup (chamchi …

Yukgaejang (Spicy Beef Soup)

Hearty and comforting yukgaejang recipe. This spicy beef soup is made slowly in a traditional way to bring out all the delicious flavor in depth. Learn how to make this at home! What is Yukgaejang Yukgaejang (yuk gae jang, 육개장) is Korean spicy beef soup. It is often served during hot summer days as a …

Galbitang (Beef Short Rib Soup)

Try this hearty and heartwarming Korean beef short rib soup – galbitang at home. Short ribs are slowly simmered for over 1 hour to bring out all the good nutrients, making it a particularly great soup when you feel run down. Most importantly though, it is delicious, with delicate flavor and is filling, so it …

Doenjang Jjigae (Korean Soybean Paste Stew)

My best doenjang jjigae recipe! Learn how to make staple Korean stew – doenjang jjigae (Korean soybean paste stew) at home. It’s hearty and comforting! What is Doenjang Jjigae Doenjang jjigae (된장찌개) is one of the most popular Korean stew dishes made with Korean soybean paste (doenjang), a type of fermented bean paste made of …

Korean Seaweed Soup (Miyeok Guk)

Try this light, healthy, and nutritious Korean seaweed soup – Miyeok guk recipe. It’s very easy to make and comes with many benefits! Today, I want to share one of the staple Korean soups – seaweed soup recipe. What is Korean Seaweed Soup Korean seaweed soup (miyeokguk or miyuk guk, 미역국)is a soup predominantly made …

Jjamppong (Korean Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup)

Jjamppong / Jjampong (짬뽕) is a popular Koreanspicy noodle soup that is loaded with various type of seafood. It tastes very refreshing and comforting! Every now and then I have a craving for Jjamppong (Korean spicy seafood noodle soup). Fiery looking red hot soup can be intimidating to some people, but I have to say, …

Cold Cucumber Soup

Easy cold cucumber soup recipe. This Korean cucumber soup is a perfect appetizer and side dishparticularly during hot summer weather.Learn how to make it at home. It takes less than 15 mins! Cold cucumber soup (Oi Naengguk, 오이냉국) is a very popular Korean summer soup. It has a slightly salty, sweet and tangy vinegary taste. …

Korean Beef Stew (Bulgogi Jeongol)

Sweet and savory Korean beef stew recipe. I know many of you like bulgogi (Korean BBQ beef), so today I want to share a variation of this delicious recipe. Bulgogi Jeongol / Bulgogi Jungol (불고기 전골) is a Korean hot pot dish consisting of deliciously marinated bulgogi, soup stock, glass noodles and various vegetables. But …

Korean Noodle Soup (Janchi Guksu)

Noodle soup is a perfect comfort food in cold weather. Try this easy Korean noodle soup recipe. The soup is savory and refreshing, and tastes a bit like kalguksu (Korean knife cut noodles). This Korean noodle soup also makes an easy one bowl meal for any time of the day! Today I want to introduce …

Manduguk (Korean Dumpling Soup)

Light, refreshing, and comforting Korean dumpling soup – manduguk recipe! Manduguk / Mandu-guk (만둣국) is a popular Korean soup particularly on Korean new year’s day. Growing up I was taught that, north Koreans make manduguk / Korean dumpling soup while south Koreans make tteokguk /Korean rice cake soup on new year’s day morning. Though, when …

How to Make Korean Egg Drop Soup (Gyeran-guk)

Super easy Korean egg drop soup recipe! Learn how to make Korean style egg drop soup, Gyeran-guk (계란국), at home. It’s so delicious and comforting! It tastes light, healthy and savory. And the nutty aroma from a small drop of sesame oil gives you a warm and cozy feeling.What’s more, it’s very easy to make! …

Korean Pumpkin Porridge (Hobakjuk)

Easy pumpkin porridge recipe.Learn how to make Korean style pumpkin porridge! Korean pumpkin porridge (Hobakjuk, 호박죽) is a popular snack / dessert, but some people even eat it for breakfast too. It’s sweet, nutty and velvety. A perfect comfort food in fall and winter! The Korean word – Hobak (호박) is a generic term for …

Gamjatang (Pork Bone Soup)

Gamjatang is a spicy Korean pork bone soup. It is made by simmering pork bones for a long time then the strained milky bone broth is seasoned with Korean special condiments such as gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) and gochujang (Korean chili paste). The soup is very hearty and comforting so it’s perfect for cold wintry …

Spicy Korean Chicken Stew (Dak Dori Tang)

Super addictive and comforting, spicy Korean chicken stew recipe – Dak dori tang! Chunky chicken and potatoes are braised in spicy Korean sauce. The result is amazing! It’s so delicious and heart warming! It’s a perfect main dish to serve with steamed rice. Oh my my… It’s spring here. Living in a sub-tropical area means …

Samgyetang (Korean Ginseng Chicken Soup)

Restore your energy with Samgyetang (Korean Ginseng Chicken Soup)! It’s a popular summer stamina food in Korea. Today, I’m sharing a samgyetang recipe. Samgyetang (삼계탕, 蔘鷄湯) means ginseng chicken soup and it is a popular stamina food in summer. Korean ancestors believed that you can supplement your lost energy by having this soup. So many …

Korean Hot Pot With Dumplings

Learn how to make spicy Korean hot pot with dumplings. It’s going to be your new favorite hot pot recipe! Today I’m sharing a popular Korean hot pot recipe called –Mandu Jeongol (만두 전골). As with a typical Korean hot pot, it is loaded with a variety of ingredients, such as kimchi, tofu, mushrooms and …

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What is the difference between soup and stew in Korean? ›

Some of you may wonder about the difference between Korean soups (guk) and stews (jjigae). In general, guk has a higher ratio of liquid to solid ingredients, resulting in a thinner consistency. Jjigae is thicker and has more concentrated flavors.

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What soup do Korean people eat when sick? ›

Samgyetang

This hot stew made with chicken and ginseng is a popular dish in Korea and is traditionally eaten when a person is sick with a cold or flu. This is because of the chicken, which is often said to be 'hot' food, and the ginseng, which supposedly helps to fight off the sickness and make you feel better.

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What is Korean soup called? ›

Guk (국), also sometimes known as tang (탕; 湯), is a class of soup-like dishes in Korean cuisine. Guk and tang are commonly grouped together and regarded as the same type of dish, although tang can sometimes be less watery than guk.

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What is the soup challenge? ›

Eating better, one pot of homemade soup per week at a time. Welcome to year 3 of the Soup Sunday Challenge! I invite you to cook one pot of soup every week for 4 weeks. I will provide you with lots of inspiration for delicious, healthy soups.

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Do Koreans put rice in their soup? ›

Gukbap (Korean: 국밥; lit. soup rice) is a Korean dish made by putting cooked rice into hot soup or boiling rice in soup. It is commonly served in a ttukbaegi. Whereas soup and rice is generally eaten separately in Korea, in gukbap, rice is expected to be mixed into the soup.

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What is the most delicious food in Korea? ›

10 Great Korean Dishes

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What soup do Koreans eat for breakfast? ›

Soups and stews: Koreans often enjoy soups and stews for breakfast. This might include haejangguk, considered to be a hangover cure, which consists of pork, cabbage, coagulated ox blood, and vegetables in beef broth, or galbitang, which is a thick soup made from short ribs.

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What do Koreans drink when sick? ›

Citron tea (유자차)

As with the green plum, maesil, Koreans preserve thin slices of citron in honey or sugar. A jar of citron honey – also available at the grocery store – is a go-to herbal remedy for colds and other winter ailments. Just drop a tablespoon of the syrup in some hot water and you have citron tea.

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What do Koreans eat for sore throat? ›

Baesuk (배숙), Korean pear punch/tea: Baesuk is a traditional Korean punch/tea made by poaching or steaming Korean pear (bae; 배) with black peppercorns, honey, and ginger. If served hot, it is commonly used as a remedy for the common cold, sore throat, or cough.

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What does Kuk mean in Korean? ›

'Kuk': is Korean which translates to mean Nation State or Country. 'Sool': means Martial Art Technique, but the implied meaning goes deeper than techniques. It includes the mental, spiritual, cultural and philosophical heritage of Korean Martial Arts.

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Which Korean soup is healthy? ›

Kongguksu (cold soy milk noodle soup) is refreshing in the summer months and as healthy as it is delicious.

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What is Korea's national dish? ›

Kimchi is often hailed as the national dish of Korea and is an integral part of Korean meals. This fermented vegetable dish, most commonly made with napa cabbage and Korean radishes, is seasoned with a mixture of spices, including chili pepper, garlic, ginger, and more.

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What is the 1 week soup only diet? ›

Broth-based soup diets generally last for 7 days. However, some can last as long as 10–14 days. Over that time, proponents of a broth-based diet claim you can lose up to 10 or even 20 pounds (4.5 to 9 kg). On a broth-based soup diet, cream-based soups are restricted, as they're higher in calories and fat.

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Is it possible to live off of soup? ›

The soup diet may work for some people, but it is not recommended by health professionals, particularly for long periods, because of its restrictive nature.

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What is the soup that stopped the war? ›

Heinrich Bullinger later cast that in terms of the Kappeler Milchsuppe ("milk soup of Kappel"), an anecdotal account of how a meal was shared by the two armies, Zürich's providing the bread and Zug's the milk. That became a lasting symbol of reconciliation and compromise between confederates.

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What is the main difference between soup and stew? ›

Soup Uses More Liquid

In soup, the liquid is the primary ingredient. Soup can be completely liquified or it can consist of other elements (like meat and vegetables) that are fully submerged in water, stock, or broth. Stew, meanwhile, is typically "chunkier." It contains just enough liquid to cover the main ingredients.

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What is the difference between jjigae and jeongol? ›

It is similar to the category of Korean stews called jjigae, with the main difference being that jjigae are generally made with only a single main ingredient, and named after that ingredient (such as kimchi jjigae or sundubu jjigae), while jeongol usually contain a variety of main ingredients.

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What is the difference between jjigae and soondubu? ›

Kimchi jjigae is a kimchi-based stew served with blocks of firm tofu, and, usually, small pieces of pork, whether pork belly or pork shoulder. On the other hand, soondubu jjigae, or sundubu jjigae, is a soft tofu stew, made by simmering silken tofu, assorted vegetables, and chopped kimchi in a spicy broth.

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What is the difference between Seolleongtang and galbitang? ›

Seolleongtang (설렁탕) made with bones and meat; Galbitang (갈비탕) made with short ribs; Ujoktang (우족탕) made with the hoofs; and. Doganitang (도가니탕) made with knee cartilage.

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