# Grandpa's Korean soup

This spicy and savory Korean soup, packed with veggies, is a cherished family recipe from a grandpa who was an amazing cook with a keen sense of taste.

- Servings: 6 servings
- Total time: 50 min
- Cuisine: Korean
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 lb Daikon Radish
- 1 Tbsp Kosher Salt
- 2 tsp Kosher Salt
- 10 Cups Water
- 1.5 lb Scallions
- 1 lb Chuck Roast
- 5 Cloves Garlic
- 0.25 Cup Gochujang
- 2 Tbsp Gochujang
- 1 Tbsp Gochugaru
- 1 tsp Gochugaru
- 12 oz Bean Sprouts
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- 3 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 8 Eggs
- 1 Tbsp White Vinegar
- Warm Cooked White Rice

## Instructions

1. In a large pot, add the daikon radish, salt, and 4 cups of water.
2. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Add the scallions and the remaining 6 cups of water.
4. Bring back to a boil and cook uncovered over medium heat for 5 more minutes.
5. Add the chuck roast and garlic.
6. Cook over medium heat for another 5 minutes.
7. In a small bowl, whisk the gochujang and gochugaru with 1/2 cup hot broth from the pot until combined, then pour it into the soup.
8. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
9. Add the bean sprouts, sugar, and soy sauce.
10. Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then turn off the heat.
11. Slowly drizzle in the beaten eggs in a thin stream and let them sit on the surface for 2 to 3 minutes to set, then gently stir them in.
12. Stir in the vinegar, then taste and add more salt if needed.
13. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

## Equipment

- large pot
- knife
- chopping board
- measuring cup
- small bowl
- whisk
- ladle

## Tips

- For a collection of more family recipes, check out Maxi's Kitchen cookbook.
- Serve the soup on its own or with warm white rice dipped in the broth.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8UqypR6/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/f9001a12-d183-41c5-8ebd-661df72ce516
- Extracted: 2025-12-05

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