Korean jjigae soup with tofu, kimchi, and steamed rice

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Make It Ahead

Korean jjigae soup with tofu, kimchi, and steamed rice

Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegan

2 Servings, 740 Calories/Serving

25–40 Minutes

Fresh and fermented ingredients in this vegan Korean-style kimchi soup create a tangy, mildly spicy broth for a comforting dish that’s easily made ahead.

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1 bag serves 2 (2 bags serve 4)
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  • ¾ cup short-grain white rice
  • 1 yellow onion
  • ½ ounce dried shiitake mushrooms
  • ¾ pound Hodo Soy firm tofu
  • 3 ounces vegan kimchi
  • 1 teaspoon kimchi chile flakes (optional)
  • Sunbasket stir-fry blend (gluten-free tamari - sesame oil - fresh garlic - fresh ginger)
  • 1 wedge green cabbage (such as Savoy; about 10 ounces)
  • 3 scallions
Chef's Tip
Make It Ahead
You can cook the soup the day before (Step 2); let cool, then cover and refrigerate. Just before serving, cook the rice (Step 1) while you reheat the soup over medium heat, 8 to 10 minutes; at the same time, cook the cabbage (Step 3) and prep the garnish (Step 4).

Nutrition per serving

Calories: 740, Protein: 45g (90% DV), Fiber: 13g (52% DV), Total Fat: 23g (35% DV), Monounsaturated Fat: 11g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 5g (25% DV), Cholesterol: 0mg (0% DV), Sodium: 1120mg (47% DV), Carbohydrates: 87g (29% DV), Total Sugars: 6g, Added Sugars: (Trace amounts of cane sugar in Kimchi for fermentation): 0g (0% DV).
Contains: Soybeans

Sodium does not include pantry salt; for reference, ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt per serving averages 240mg (10% DV). Not a significant source of trans fat. Packed in a facility that handles all major food allergens* and gluten. *Milk, Eggs, Fish, Crustacean Shellfish, Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, Soybeans.

Instructions

2-serving instructions (4-serving modifications in red)

Wash produce before use

1

Cook the rice

  • Rinse the rice.
In a small sauce pot, combine the rice and 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons [2¼ cups] water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork, cover, and keep warm.
While the rice cooks, start the soup.

2

Cook the soup

  • Peel and thinly slice the onion.
  • Remove the stems from the shiitake mushrooms.
  • Cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes.
In a medium sauce pot over medium-high heat, warm 1 tablespoon [2 TBL] oil until hot but not smoking. Add the onion, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften, 2 to 3 minutes [4 to 5 min]. Stir in the mushrooms, kimchi, and as much kimchi chile as you like and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the tofu, stir-fry blend, and 2 cups [4 cups] water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook, without stirring, until the mushrooms soften, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and season to taste with salt and pepper.
While the soup simmers, prepare the cabbage.

3

Prep and cook the cabbage

  • Cut away any core from the cabbage; cut the cabbage crosswise into 1-inch-wide strips.
In a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat, warm 1 teaspoon [2 tsp] oil until hot but not smoking. Add the cabbage, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until just starting to soften, 2 to 3 minutes.
While the cabbage cooks, prepare the scallions.

4

Prep the garnish

  • Trim the root ends from the scallions; thinly slice the scallions on the diagonal.

Serve

Transfer the rice, soup, and cabbage to separate individual bowls; garnish the soup with the scallions and serve.
Kids Can!
  • Rinse the rice.
  • Measure the water and oil.
  • Garnish the soup.