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Kongnamul Guk (Korean Soybean Sprout Soup)
5 from 9 votes

Kongnamul Guk (Korean Soybean Sprout Soup)

Soybean sprout soup, or kongnamul guk, is enjoyed year-round in Korea because of its simplicity. This light soup makes the perfect side to any Asian meal.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 small bowls or 2 large
Calories: 34 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine: Asian, Korean

Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • 1 piece dried kombu (*optional)
  • 2 tbsp vegan fish sauce (see Note 1 for substitution)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced or pressed
  • 3 cups soybean sprouts approx. 1/2 lb
  • 1 tsp gochugaru
  • 1 scallion diced
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds toasted
  • salt (to taste)

Instructions

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  1. Add water and kombu to a small stockpot on medium-low heat. Cook for 15 minutes, making sure the water never goes above a bare simmer.
  2. Remove the kombu and turn the heat up to high. Add the vegan fish sauce, garlic, soy bean sprouts, and gochugaru.
  3. Cover and bring to a boil, then turn heat down to medium and continue to boil for 15 minutes.
  4. Turn off the heat and rest for 10 minutes. Add salt to taste.
  5. Ladle into bowls and top with scallions and sesame seeds.

Notes

  • If you don't have veggie fish sauce, feel free to substitute with 1 tbsp soy sauce + salt to taste.

Nutrition Information

Calories 34kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g (2%) Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g (1%) Sodium 456mg (19%) Potassium 139mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 270IU (5%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 38mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 small bowls or 2 large

Amount Per Serving

Calories 34

% Daily Value*

Calories 34kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Sodium 456mg 19%
Potassium 139mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 270IU 5%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 38mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.