Spicy Pepper Gochujang Soup

This Spicy Pepper Gochujang Soup is a Winter Delight. As winter’s chill settles in, I crave for warm and comforting soups. This soup is a tantalizing blend of heat, sweetness, and rich flavors. Specifically, it combines the robust essence of gochujang paste with the sweetness of bell peppers. Additionally, it adds a fiery kick of serrano or jalapeno peppers.

This is so easy to prepare.  Sauté onions in butter until they achieve a golden translucence. This foundational step infuses the dish with a savory undertone. It sets the stage for the layers of flavors to come. The addition of two cups of diced sweet bell peppers follows. These offer a burst of vibrant color and natural sweetness.

The Magic of Gochujang:

The magical ingredient is gochujang paste. This Korean condiment, a staple in the country’s cuisine, is a fermented chili pepper paste. It seamlessly marries spicy, sweet, and savory notes. Furthermore, explore the history of gochujang, and you’ll find a tradition dating back centuries. It was initially developed during the Joseon Dynasty. Its unique fermentation process contributes to the complex depth of flavors that make gochujang a beloved global ingredient.

To amplify the soup’s richness and creaminess, introduce a light cream and vegetable stock into the mix. These ingredients add a velvety texture. Additionally, they balance the heat from the peppers, resulting in a harmonious blend of spiciness and smoothness.

The final touch involves pureeing the mixture with a hand blender or food processor. This transforms the ingredients into a luscious, silky soup. The result is a bowlful of warmth, perfect for combating the winter chill. Spicy Pepper Gochujang Soup is an ideal companion for cold nights, offering a fiery, flavorful flavor.

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Spicy Pepper Gochujang Soup

Course Dinner, Lunch, Snack

Cuisine American, Korean

Keyword gochujang, gochujang soup, pepper soup, peppery soup, soup, soup recipe, spicy soup

Prep Time 26 minutes

Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Servings 8

Author Lora Wiley-Lennartz

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 large sweet onion Chopped into small pieces.
• 2 cups diced sweet peppers Seeds and ribs removed.
• 2 serrano or jalapeño peppers Seeds and ribs removed.
• kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons gogujiang paste
• 1 cup light cream
• 3 cups vegetable stock

Instructions

1. Heat the butter in a pot. Fry the onion until transparent.

2. Dice the peppers.

3. Stir in the peppers. Cook for 8-10 minutes until peppers are soft, stirring occasionally.

4. Season with salt and pepper.

5. Add the vegetable broth and cream  Cover the pot and bring the mixture to a boil.

6. Stir in the gochujiang.

7. Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.

8. Use a stick blender to puree the soup.

9. Cook for another 5 minutes.

10. Season with salt and pepper.

11. Transfer the soup to bowls & serve.

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