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    Kimchi Pork Soup

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    This comforting Kimchi Pork Soup combines the deep, spicy flavors of Korean cuisine with tender pork and tofu, creating a hearty dish perfect for any day.

    Ingredients for Kimchi Pork Soup

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    Neutral Oil

    tablespoons

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    Medium Onion, diced

    each

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    Kosher Salt

    teaspoons

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    Ground Pork

    0 lb

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    Freshly Ground Black Pepper

    teaspoons

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    Garlic Clove, grated or minced

    each

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    Gochugaru

    teaspoons

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    Gochujang

    tablespoons

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    Napa Or Green Cabbage, coarsely chopped

    cups

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    Kimchi, squeezed dry and chopped

    cups

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    Honey, optional

    teaspoons

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    Chicken Stock

    cups

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    Fish Sauce

    tablespoons

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    Soft Tofu, cubed

    0 oz

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    Toasted Sesame Oil, optional

    for serving

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    Scallion Greens, sliced

    for serving

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    How to Make Kimchi Pork Soup

    1. Sauté Onion

    Begin by heating the neutral oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion along with ¼ teaspoon of salt. Sauté the onion for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it's lightly browned.

    2. Cook Pork

    Add the ground pork to the pot, along with 1 teaspoon of salt and the black pepper. Cook the pork for about 5 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon, until it's browned and cooked through.

    3. Add Spices and Kimchi

    Incorporate the garlic, gochugaru, and gochujang into the pot, stirring briefly to awaken their aromas. Add the coarsely chopped cabbage, chopped kimchi, and reserved kimchi juices. If you'd like a touch of sweetness to balance the flavors, stir in the sugar or honey. Allow everything to cook for about a minute, ensuring the spices and cabbage start to meld.

    4. Simmer Soup

    Pour in the stock and add the fish sauce to the pot. Bring the soup to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 10 minutes. This simmering time allows the flavors to meld, creating a rich, deep broth that's both savory and satisfying.

    5. Add Tofu and Serve

    Finally, gently add the cubed tofu into the soup, letting it simmer for about 3 more minutes to warm through. Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional fish sauce if needed. When you're ready to serve, ladle the soup into bowls and finish with a drizzle of toasted sesame oil and a sprinkle of sliced scallion greens on top for added freshness and aroma.


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