Kimchi Seafood Soup
This kimchi seafood soup is an easy version of Korean tofu stew (Sundubu jjigae), and is made with kimchi, tofu and shrimp. Make it in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Korean
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4
Calories: 265kcal
- 1 tablespoon olive or sesame oil
- ⅓ cup kimchi
- 3 teaspoons gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) Or substitute 2 teaspoons red chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (optional, for more heat)
- 4 garlic cloves, finely diced
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
- 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt Omit or reduce if using store-bought or pre-seasoned broth
- 4 cups broth or stock (anchovy, seafood or vegetable) See Recipe Notes
- ¼ cup liquid from kimchi
- 1 package silken tofu (16 ounces), diced into 1" squares Or use extra silken Korean tofu
- 8 ounces shrimp, shells removed + deveined, tails on or off as desired Or use a mixture of other shellfish (such as mussels + clams)
- 4 eggs (optional) Or 1 egg per person
- 1 green onion (scallion), green tops only, diced
- sushi rice or jasmine rice, to serve (optional)
Serves 4, or serves 2 generously.
Homemade Broth + Stock Options: All of the following options can be made ahead of time and refrigerated or frozen, but the anchovy stock is so quick that I usually make it right before preparing the soup.
Nutrition information does not include optional rice.
Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 307mg | Sodium: 1478mg | Potassium: 569mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 712IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 162mg | Iron: 4mg