Best 5 Pork And Kimchi Soup Recipes

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Pork and kimchi soup, also known as kimchi jjigae, is a classic Korean dish that combines the spicy and tangy flavors of kimchi with the savory richness of pork. It's a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day or any time you're craving something comforting and delicious. This article offers three variations of pork and kimchi soup: a traditional recipe, a vegetarian version, and a spicy version.

The traditional pork and kimchi soup is made with pork belly or shoulder, kimchi, tofu, scallions, and gochujang (Korean chili paste). The vegetarian version of the soup replaces the pork with mushrooms or tofu, and the spicy version includes gochugaru (Korean chili powder) for an extra kick of heat. All three versions are simple to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. Served with a bowl of steamed rice, pork and kimchi soup is a satisfying and flavorful meal that is sure to warm your soul.

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KIMCHI JJIGAE (KIMCHI STEW)



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a classic Korean stew made with flavor-packed, old kimchi!

Provided by Hyosun

Categories     Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups packed bite size kimchi (fully fermented)
4 ounces fresh pork belly (or other pork meat with some fat or other protein choice)
1 to 3 teaspoons gochugaru (Korean red chili pepper flakes) ( adjust to taste or omit)
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1/2 cup juice from kimchi (if available)
6 ounces tofu
2 scallions
salt (or a little bit of soup soy sauce or regular soy sauce) and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cut the kimchi into bite size pieces.
  • Cut the meat into bite sizes. Slice the tofu (about 1/2-inch thick), and roughly chop the scallions.
  • Heat a small to medium pot with 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the kimchi, pork, red pepper flakes and garlic and cook over medium high heat until the kimchi is softened and the pork cooks through, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add the kimchi juice and about 2 to 2.5 cups of water (or broth). Bring it to a boil, and continue cooking for 5 minutes. Then, reduce the heat to medium, and boil, covered, for about 15 minutes. You can add more water if necessary.
  • Drop the tofu and scallions in. Salt (or soup or regular soy sauce) and pepper to taste. (Salt is usually not necessary, unless kimchi was lightly seasoned or kimchi juice is not available.) Boil until the tofu is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Serve while bubbling over from the heat.

PORK AND KIMCHI SOUP



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This kimchi soup is a recipe from my childhood. Not extremely spicy, but has some kick.

Provided by Dacifilia

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups chopped kimchi
2 cups kimchi juice
½ pound pork shoulder, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons hot pepper paste
1 teaspoon white sugar
5 cups water
1 (14 ounce) package tofu, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine kimchi, kimchi juice, pork, hot pepper paste, and sugar in a large pot. Pour in water and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook for 30 minutes.
  • Add tofu and reduce heat to medium-low; cook until heated through, about 10 minutes. Add green onions and remove soup from heat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.5 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 22.3 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 2796.4 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

KIMCHI JIGAE (KIMCHEE SOUP)



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Delicious kimchee soup, easy to make, and very filling! Perfect for cold weather days.

Provided by 70ngju85

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Pork Soup Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups chopped kimchi
1 cup water
1 tablespoon brown sugar
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ pound pork belly, cut into bite-size pieces
1 (12 ounce) can fully cooked luncheon meat (such as SPAM®), cubed
¼ cup kochujang (Korean hot sauce)
1 (12 ounce) package silken tofu
1 (3 ounce) package enoki mushrooms

Steps:

  • Combine kimchi, water, sugar, and garlic in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil. Stir in pork belly, luncheon meat, and kochujang. Add tofu and mushrooms; stir carefully so you don't break up the tofu. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook until kimchi is softened and pork is slightly pink in the center, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 79.8 mg, Fat 35.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 26.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 2733.5 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

KIMCHI JJIGAE (KIMCHI SOUP)



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In Korean cuisine, kimchi is not only a condiment or pickle; it is also used as an ingredient in many cooked dishes. Kimchi soup, called jjigae, is a satisfying example. The fermented kimchi vegetables quickly provide deep flavor to the broth, so the soup can be produced in little more than half an hour. Aged kimchi, which is more intensely sour, is the preferred type to use. Surprisingly mellow, the soup is neither too spicy nor too salty. This version incorporates butter, an addition inspired by a recipe from Lauryn Chun, the founder of Mother-in-Law's Kimchi and the author of "The Kimchi Cookbook."

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, lunch, soups and stews, main course

Time 40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound fresh pork belly, cut in 1/2-inch pieces
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon grated ginger
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon fish sauce
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups kimchi, aged if possible, squeezed dry and chopped
3 tablespoons Korean red pepper paste (gochujang)
1 tablespoon Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
1 cup kimchi juice
8 cups water (for a richer soup, use chicken, pork or beef broth)
8 ounces soft or silken tofu, cut in large cubes
8 scallions or Korean chives, chopped, for garnish

Steps:

  • Put pork belly in a bowl. Add garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil and fish sauce. Toss well to coat and let marinate for 10 minutes.
  • Set a heavy-bottomed soup pot over medium heat. Melt butter, then add pork belly mixture and let it cook gently for 5 minutes. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Turn heat to medium high and add kimchi, gochujang and gochugaru. Let mixture simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Add kimchi juice and water (or broth, if using) and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a brisk simmer and cook for 20 minutes. Taste broth and adjust seasoning.
  • Just before serving, add tofu and stir gently to combine. When tofu is heated through, ladle into bowls and garnish with scallions.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 385, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 707 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

THE CLASSIC, KIMCHI JJIGAE



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Easy, delicious and ultra comforting, Korean kimchi jjigae recipe

Provided by Sue | My Korean Kitchen

Categories     Soup

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

180 g skinless pork belly ((0.4 pounds), cut into bite size pieces)
1 Tbsp rice wine ((mirin))
3 sprinkles ground black pepper
3/4 cup aged Kimchi ((at least 2 to 3 weeks old), cut into bite size pieces if not already)
1/4 small brown onion ((30 g / 1 ounce), thinly sliced)
1/2 stalk small green onion ((5 g / 0.2 ounce), thinly sliced)
2 small shiitake mushrooms ((50 g / 1.4 ounces), stems removed, thinly sliced)
150 g firm tofu ((5.3 ounces), sliced into 1cm thickness rectangles, or other shapes you may prefer)
1 cup water
1 Tbsp Korean chili flakes ((gochugaru))
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp Korean chili paste ((gochujang))
1/4 tsp minced garlic
3 sprinkles ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Marinate the pork belly with the rice wine and the ground black pepper for about 15 mins.
  • Cook the Kimchi in a skillet until soft. (You could do this in the pot where you will make this jjigae. Do this only if the pot is big enough to manoeuvre around.)
  • Put the marinated meat into the bottom of the pot. Add all the other ingredients (kimchi, onion, mushrooms, tofu, water and the base sauce) except for green onion into the pot.
  • Boil the pot on medium high heat initially then reduce the heat to medium once it starts boiling. Cook further until the meat is cooked. (It takes 10 to 15 mins from the beginning of step 4.) Make sure the sauce is well blended into the rest of the ingredients. (This can be done by gently mixing the sauce around the soup with a small teaspoon and splashing the soup over other ingredients every now then). When the meat is cooked, add the green onion and turn the heat off.
  • Serve with rice (and other side dishes).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 33 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 43 mg, Sodium 422 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • Choose the right kimchi. For this soup, you'll want to use a kimchi that is fully fermented and has a strong, sour flavor. Kimchi that is too young or too mild will not have the same depth of flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the spice level. If you like your soup spicy, add more gochugaru (Korean chili powder) or gochujang (Korean chili paste). If you prefer a milder soup, use less of these ingredients.
  • Add vegetables to your liking. This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. Feel free to add any vegetables that you like, such as potatoes, carrots, celery, or mushrooms.
  • Serve the soup with rice. Pork and kimchi soup is traditionally served with rice. The rice helps to soak up the flavorful broth.

Conclusion:

Pork and kimchi soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover pork and kimchi. With its bold flavors and simple ingredients, this soup is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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