Korean Cabbage Soup Recipe (Baechu Gook)

This cabbage soup is not often found in restaurants but is a staple in Korean households. Healthy, low-fat, and rich in nutrients and vitamins, Baechu Gook is Korean comfort food and is especially popular in the winter months.

• 1 head Napa cabbage, chopped
• 4 cups beef broth*
• 4 Tbsp Korean soybean paste (daenjang)
• 2 tsp minced garlic
• 2 tsp black pepper**
• 2 scallions, chopped

1. In a large pot, bring beef broth up to a boil.
   
   
2. Add soybean paste when the soup is very hot, stirring to dissolve.
   
   
3. When it begins to boil, reduce to a simmer and add cabbage and garlic.
   
   
4. Cook until cabbage is very tender, about 20 minutes.
   
   
5. Turn off heat and add black pepper and chopped scallions.

(Serves 4)

*You can use store-bought beef broth for this soup if you don't have time to make your own.

**I like my baechu gook very pepper-y, but you can also replace this with red pepper powder (kochukaru) if you want that type of spiciness instead.

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