Dinner for 2
Spinach Soybean Sprout Soup
This Korean-style soup simmers clams, soybean sprouts, spinach, garlic, scallions, and doenjang in water.
Typical price
$11.67for 4 servings
$2.92 per serving$11.67 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: koreanbapsang.com
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 2servings (the source says 4, which counts pieces)
- $$typical cost tier
KoreanDairy-freeLow-carbBudgetFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Clams and mussels$5.99/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $3.00Typical price |
| Spinach$0.35/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.35Typical price |
| Fresh peas and snap peas$3.49/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $1.75Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.25 | $0.34Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.84 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Asian sauces and pastesSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb any small variety of clams
- 1 bunch fresh spinach
- 8 oz soybean sprouts
- 2 scallions
- 1 1/2 tablespoons doenjang
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- salt and pepper
Steps
- Rinse the clams and soak them in cool salted water for 20 minutes.
- Bring 8 cups water to a boil in a large pot, then stir in the doenjang and garlic.
- Add the clams and soybean sprouts, cover, and simmer for 8 minutes until the clams open.
- Discard any clams that stay closed, then stir in the spinach and sliced scallions.
- Simmer uncovered for 3 minutes, season with salt and pepper, and serve hot.
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