Soybean Sprout Soup (Kongnamul Guk)
Soybean Sprout soup or Kongnamul Guk is comfort in a bowl. It's quick, easy, nutritious, and it does not take much to elevate it.
Prep Time2 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time17 minutes mins
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: Kongnamul Guk, Soybean Sprout Soup
Servings: 3
Author: Chef Chris Cho
- 5 cups Water
- 1 bag Dashi Pack
- 200 grams Soybean Sprouts
- 1 tbsp Garlic Minced
- 2 stalks Green Onion Sliced to matchstick sizes
- 1/2 tbsp Gukanjang or Soy Sauce for Soup
- Salt To taste
- Pepper Flakes or Pepper Optional if you prefer it spicy
Heat up 5 cups of water. Once it starts boiling, add the dashi pack and boil for 10 minutes.
Remove the dashi pack, and add the beansprouts. Boil for another 5 minutes.
Halfway in, add garlic, soy sauce, and salt. Add fish sauce or salted shrimp, to taste.
Finish with scallions. Serve and enjoy!