Korean soybean sprout soup served with rice, kimchi, and side dishes

Korean Soybean Sprout Soup (Kongnamul Guk) – Easy Clear Broth

Korean soybean sprout soup served with rice, kimchi, and side dishes

A light Korean bean sprout soup with garlic, scallions and a clear, savory broth.

Why this Korean soup works

Soybean sprouts provide a fresh, lightly nutty flavor. A short simmer keeps the broth clear and the ingredients simple.

Korean Soybean Sprout Soup (Kongnamul Guk) – Easy Clear Broth

Prep 10 minCook 15 minTotal 25 minServings 4 servings

Kongnamul guk is a simple Korean soup made with soybean sprouts in a light broth. This draft uses water, garlic and a little soup soy sauce for a clean savory flavor, then finishes with scallions. Taste and adjust seasoning at the end.

Ingredients (Metric & US)

Fresh soybean sprouts, the main ingredient for Korean kongnamul guk

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Rinse the soybean sprouts well in cold water and drain. Mince the garlic and slice the scallions.

    Fresh soybean sprouts being rinsed and drained before cooking kongnamul guk
  2. Bring 1.2 liters of water to a steady boil in a medium pot. Add the soybean sprouts and garlic, then return to a simmer.

    Soybean sprouts added to simmering water with minced garlic
  3. Simmer until the sprouts are fully cooked and tender, around 10 minutes. Keep the lid position consistent rather than repeatedly opening and closing it.

    Soybean sprouts simmering until tender in clear soup broth
  4. Season with soup soy sauce and taste the broth. Add a little salt only if needed.

    Seasoning the soybean sprout soup with Korean soup soy sauce
  5. Add the scallions, cook for about 1 minute more, and serve hot.

    Finished Korean soybean sprout soup with clear broth and scallions

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