Description
Indulge in the comforting and vibrant flavors of Caramelized Gochujang Tomato Soup. This delightful dish combines the sweetness of caramelized gochujang with rich, ripe tomatoes and creamy coconut milk, creating a unique blend that warms the soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (thinly sliced or chopped)
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons gochujang
- 1 1/2 pounds cherry tomatoes or vine tomatoes (halved)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice apple vinegar
- 1 cup vegetable stock
- 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk (plus extra for serving)
- Assorted tender herbs (dill, mint, cilantro, scallions)
- Chili crisp
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven over medium heat, warm olive oil. Sauté diced onion for 5-6 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and ginger; stir to combine. Incorporate gochujang and cook for another 5-6 minutes until darkened.
- Stir in halved tomatoes, soy sauce, and rice apple vinegar. Cook for 10-11 minutes until tomatoes burst.
- Pour in vegetable stock and simmer for 8-10 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low, blend partially with an immersion blender, then stir in coconut milk. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot topped with fresh herbs and chili crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Korean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg