Kim Dae-seok's Lettuce Doenjang Soup

• lettuce 150g
• water 1000ml
• potato 1 piece
• green onion 1/2 bunch
• green chili pepper 1 piece
• red chili pepper 1 piece
• soybean paste 3 tablespoons
• soup soy sauce 1 tablespoon
• minced garlic 1/2 tablespoon
• dried kelp 1 piece
• dried anchovies handful
• dried shrimp handful

Recipe 🍳

Cooking tips 💡

• Dried kelp should be removed after 5 minutes of boiling, as prolonged cooking can cause it to become sticky and bitter.
• Cucumber becomes tough or mushy if overcooked, so it should be added at the end and briefly simmered just to wilt slightly.
• If using small, fresh lettuces from your garden, leave them whole and cook them directly—this preserves their soft, tender texture.

Recommended for 🙋

• ⭐Those looking to use up leftover lettuces in a delicious and unique soup.
• ⭐People wanting a comforting, warm, and gentle soup for breakfast or dinner.
• ⭐Anyone seeking an authentic soybean paste soup with deep, savory flavor from dried shrimp and anchovy stock.