Sweet Pumpkin Napa Cabbage Doenjang Soup
Soup & Stew·Boiling·1 serving (approx. 250g)
•I used less soybean paste to reduce sodium intake and flavored it with mashed pumpkin. •Pumpkin is high in potassium, so it helps excrete sodium.
Calories
28kcal
Carbs
4.5g
Protein
2g
Fat
0.3g
Sodium
77.1mg
Ingredients
Others
•Required Ingredients : Sweet Pumpkin(20g), Napa Cabbage(50g), King Oyster Mushroom(10g), Red Chili(1g) •Broth : Green Onion(50g), Onion(50g), Water(300g) •Seasoning : Doenjang (Soybean Paste)(1g)
Finding these ingredients in the US
- Doenjang (Soybean Paste)Korean soybean paste, at Korean markets or online. Miso is milder and sweeter — workable in a pinch, but use a little more.
- Green OnionKorean large green onion, at Korean markets. Elsewhere use the white parts of several scallions, or a mild leek.
- Sweet PumpkinSold as kabocha squash at most supermarkets, especially in fall. Butternut squash is wetter and sweeter but works.
- King Oyster MushroomKing oyster mushrooms are at Asian markets and many supermarkets. Portobello stems give a similar meaty bite.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g of main ingredientsSweet Pumpkin
- Rich in vitamin A (310μg) — supports normal vision and skin health
- Rich in dietary fiber (5g) — can support digestion and help you feel full
Napa Cabbage
- Rich in vitamin C (15mg) — acts as an antioxidant and helps you absorb iron
- Rich in calcium (52mg) — a key building block of bones and teeth
King Oyster Mushroom
- Rich in vitamin B3 (niacin) (5.3mg) — supports energy metabolism and skin health
- Rich in dietary fiber (3.2g) — can support digestion and help you feel full
Red Chili
- Rich in iron (8.5mg) — helps your blood carry oxygen
- Rich in vitamin B2 (0.24mg) — supports energy metabolism and healthy skin
Source: RDA National Standard Food Composition Table. General nutritional info, not a claim of medical benefit.
Instructions
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🔍Add the broth ingredients to the pot and boil for 10 minutes, then strain through a sieve.
🔍Microwave the sweet pumpkin for 2 minutes to cook, then peel and mash.
🔍Cut the napa cabbage and king oyster mushroom into bite-size pieces and diagonally cut the red chili.
🔍Add sweet pumpkin to the broth and dissolve well.
🔍Dissolve soybean paste in the broth and boil.
🔍Add napa cabbage and king oyster mushroom and cook, then add red chili to finish.