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Caramelized Gochujang Tomato Soup

Comforting Caramelized Gochujang Tomato Soup to Warm Your Soul

Spicy Caramelized Gochujang Tomato Soup is a vegan delight, perfect for cozy nights, combining sweet and spicy flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil can be swapped with avocado oil if desired
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
For the Soup
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang Korean red pepper paste
  • 1 pound cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 3 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 can full-fat coconut milk for creaminess
For the Finish
  • 1 bunch tender herbs such as dill, mint, cilantro, or scallions
  • to taste chili crisp or crushed red pepper flakes

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • immersion blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil in a medium Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Add a diced medium yellow onion and sauté for 5-6 minutes until soft and translucent.
  3. Mix in 3 peeled and sliced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon of freshly grated ginger, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  4. Stir in 2 tablespoons of gochujang and allow it to caramelize for 5-6 minutes.
  5. Mix in 1 pound of halved cherry tomatoes, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of rice wine vinegar; cook for 10-11 minutes.
  6. Pour in 3 cups of vegetable stock and simmer for 8-10 minutes.
  7. Blend the soup until smooth and creamy; stir in 1 can of full-fat coconut milk.
  8. Adjust the seasoning to taste and serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs and a drizzle of chili crisp.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Store soup in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat on the stovetop and add stock or water if thickened.

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