Favorite Aunt's Soybean Sprout Soup
Created by ForeverMama on June 29, 2019
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 15m
- Cook Time: 40m
- Recipe #32804
Ingredients
- 1 pound sprouts (soybean sprouts)
- 5 1/2 cups water
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon hot pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves of minced garlic
- 2 chopped green onions
- 3 to 4 ounces anchovy (7 dried, emphasis on the "dried", not to be confused with regular Italian Anchovies. Can be found at Asian markets)
- Roasted sesame seeds
- 1 to 2 teaspoon sesame oil
How to Make
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Step 1: Rinse and drain a package of soybean sprouts (500 grams) a few times over. Pick out any rotten sprouts.
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Step 2: Place the soybean sprouts into a pot and add 5½ cups of water.
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Step 3: Add salt, soy sauce, minced garlic, and hot pepper flakes.
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Step 4: Slice half a medium sized onion and put it in the pot.
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Step 5: Add a handful of dried anchovies to a cheesecloth and tie it with kitchen twine. (refer to Note)
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Step 6: Close the lid and bring to a boil over medium heat for about 15 minutes.
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Step 7: When the soup boils over, open the lid and stir the soup with a spoon.
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Step 8: Lower the heat and cook another 25 minutes.
How to Make
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Step 9: Add green onions and sesame oil.
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Step 10: Turn off the heat. Remove the cheesecloth and toss.
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Step 11: Grind roasted sesame seeds in a grinder.
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Step 12: Place the soup in bowls and sprinkle with sesame seed powder on top, just before serving.
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NOTE: The anchovies will later be removed and they won't be eaten. They are added to soup while cooking to add flavor.