Cool & Spicy! Super Simple Kimchi Soup with Aged Kimchi
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Introducing a refreshing and spicy Kimchi Soup recipe that’s incredibly easy to make with aged kimchi and a common noodle soup powder. You don’t need any complex ingredients; just the kimchi itself creates a deep and clean broth. Instead of traditional soy sauce or fish sauce, using the noodle soup powder adds a wonderful umami flavor while simplifying the process. A touch of MSG can enhance the taste further. It’s perfect for enjoying with rice, as a late-night snack, or as a hangover cure!
Main Ingredients- Well-fermented Kimchi 400g
- Kimchi Brine 3 ladles (approx. 150ml)
- Minced Garlic 1 Tbsp (15g)
- Green Onion 1/2 stalk (approx. 50g)
- Black Pepper 1 tsp (2g)
- Concentrated Broth Cubes (or Anchovy-Kelp Broth) 2 cubes (20g)
- Instant Noodle Soup Powder 2 Tbsp (20g)
- Water 1L
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Finely chop the kimchi into bite-sized pieces (about 1-1.5cm), including the vegetables like cabbage, green onions, and radish. Place the chopped kimchi, 2 concentrated broth cubes, 1 Tbsp of minced garlic, and the roughly chopped 1/2 green onion into a pot.
Step 2
Add 3 ladles of kimchi brine to the pot. Sprinkle 1 tsp of black pepper evenly over the ingredients. If you don’t have enough kimchi brine, you can substitute with plain cold water.
Step 3
Pour in 1L of water and bring to a boil over high heat. The kimchi brine and noodle soup powder usually provide sufficient seasoning. Once it boils, reduce the heat to medium and simmer gently for 10-15 minutes to allow the kimchi flavor to fully infuse the broth. If the soup tastes too bland, add a little more noodle soup powder or about 1/2 Tbsp of tuna fish sauce to adjust the seasoning. (Anchovy or soy sauce might overpower the kimchi’s natural flavor, so tuna fish sauce or the noodle soup powder is recommended).
Step 4
As the soup simmers, carefully skim off any foam or impurities that rise to the surface. This will ensure a clear and clean broth. Once all steps are completed, your refreshing and spicy Kimchi Soup is ready! Enjoy its delightful flavor.
