Dinner for 2
Korean Tofu Soup
Soft tofu simmers with mushrooms, garlic, onion, and red pepper, then finishes with a firm-cooked egg.
$8.89for 4 servings
$2.22 per serving$8.89 for 4
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- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
KoreanVegetarianDairy-freeLow-carbBudgetLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.26Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $0.58Typical price |
| Mushrooms$0.40/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.50Typical price |
| Tofu$0.17/oz typical | 12 oz | $2.04Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | a little | $0.17Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.45 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Asian sauces and pastesDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSoy sauce
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 onion
- 1 tbsp korean red pepper flakes
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup mushrooms
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 package (12 oz) soft tofu
- 1 egg
- 2 green onions (optional)
Steps
- Heat the sesame oil in a medium pot over medium heat and cook the onion and garlic for 3 minutes.
- Stir in the red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the broth, mushrooms, soy sauce, and tofu, then simmer for 10 minutes.
- Crack the egg into the simmering soup, cover the pot, and cook for 5 minutes until firm.
- Stir in the green onions and serve the soup hot.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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