Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth (homemade if possible, like Mama Lou’s Sunday stock)
- 3 tablespoons white or yellow miso paste (you can substitute with red miso for a deeper flavor)
- 1 cup kimchi, chopped (use your favorite brand or homemade for extra love)
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional, but it adds a lovely brightness)
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari (adjust for saltiness)
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes or gochugaru (Korean chili powder) for heat
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium pot, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, stirring frequently until fragrant and lightly golden — about 1 to 2 minutes. This step always reminds me of Mama Lou’s gentle warnings not to let the garlic burn, “It’s like life, Sofia — too much heat and things can get bitter!”
- Pour in the broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the miso paste, whisking steadily to dissolve it completely. The miso’s earthiness will fill your kitchen with a cozy aroma, much like the smell of Mama Lou’s kitchen on a rainy afternoon.
- Add the chopped kimchi, soy sauce, and chili flakes. Let the soup simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. I often find myself reminiscing about the times Ouma and I would sneak bites of kimchi behind the kitchen door, daring each other to handle the spice.
- Reduce the heat to low. Slowly drizzle the beaten eggs into the simmering soup in a thin stream while stirring gently in one direction. Watch as the eggs form delicate ribbons — this always feels like magic to me, like weaving a secret thread through a familiar story.
- Remove the pot from heat. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more soy sauce or chili flakes according to your preference.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with sliced green onions and fresh cilantro or parsley. Serve immediately and enjoy the warmth and spicy comfort of each spoonful.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
