Seaweed Soup: The Ultimate Korean Delight!

This seaweed soup is a traditional birthday dish in Korea. It’s also served to new mothers, as the nutrients in seaweed are thought to help increase milk production.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1(1 ounce) packagedried brown seaweed

  • 2teaspoonssesame oil

  • ¼poundbeef top sirloin, minced

  • 1 ½tablespoonssoy sauce

  • 1teaspoonsalt, or to taste

  • 6cupswater

  • 1teaspoonminced garlic

Cooking Directions

  1. Place seaweed into a bowl and cover with water. Soak until soft, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain and cut into 2-inch pieces.

  2. Heat sesame oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add beef, 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce, and salt; cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in drained seaweed and remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute.

  3. Pour in 2 cups water and bring to a boil. Stir in garlic and remaining 4 cups water. Bring to a boil again, then cover and reduce the heat. Simmer for 20 minutes. Season with salt before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories65
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
4g
5%
Saturated Fat
1g
4%
Cholesterol
17mg
6%
Sodium
940mg
41%
Total Carbohydrate
1g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Total Sugars
0g
Protein
7g
Vitamin C
3mg
15%
Calcium
10mg
1%
Iron
1mg
6%
Potassium
143mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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