Korean Doenjang-Jjigae (Soybean Paste Soup)
Korean soybean paste soup is a simple and tasty meal. It's made with fermented soybean paste and tofu, and has a spicy and salty flavor.
The soup is easy to make and can be ready in under 30 minutes.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 22, 2026Share
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Korean soybean paste soup is a simple and tasty meal. It's made with fermented soybean paste and tofu, and has a spicy and salty flavor.
The soup is easy to make and can be ready in under 30 minutes.
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Ingredients 8
3 cups vegetable stock
3 cups water
2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons Korean soy bean paste (doenjang)
0.5 (16 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cubed
4 green onions, chopped
1 zucchini, halved and cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 jalapeno pepper, sliced
Instructions
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Boil 3 cups of vegetable stock and 3 cups of water in a saucepan. Add 2 cloves of chopped garlic and 2 tablespoons of Korean soybean paste. Stir until the paste dissolves.
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Add 0.5 packages of cubed firm tofu, 4 chopped green onions, 1 halved and sliced zucchini, and 1 sliced jalapeno pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 59 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 3g
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Sodium 378mg
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Total Carbohydrate 5g
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Dietary Fiber 2g
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Protein 5g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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