Spicy tomato soup with miso gochujang and creamy mozzarella


About The Recipe

 

This soup combines the classic comfort of tomato soup with the bold flavors of Korean cuisine. The base is a rich tomato soup, enhanced with the addition of Miso Gochujang, which adds depth, umami, and a touch of heat. The soup is finished with a swirl of creamy mozzarella, which melts into the hot soup, adding a luxurious texture and balancing the spiciness. This dish is warming, comforting, and full of flavor, ideal for a cozy night in or as a starter for a more elaborate meal.

 

Directions

  • Heat oil in a medium pot over medium heat.
  • Add garlic, onion, carrot and celery, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes or until softened.
  • Add tomatoes and vegetable broth and season with sugar, salt, oregano and basil.
  • Bring soup to a boil over high heat and reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 15 minutes. 
  • Meanwhile, combine cheese, cream and gochujang in a blender and blend until smooth. 
  • Transfer tomato soup into the gochujang and cheese mixture and blend further. 
  • Pour soup into the serving bowl and garnish with basil and bread on the side.

  • Level: Easy

Ingredients

  • Extra virgin olive oil 40 ml
  • Garlic, cut into pieces 20 gr
  • White onion, diced 100 gr
  • Carrot, peeled and diced 50 gr
  • Celery stalk, peeled and diced 50 gr
  • Whole tomato, 400 gr
  • Vegetable broth 700 ml
  • White sugar 10 gr
  • Dried oregano 5 gr
  • Fresh basil, chopped 10 gr
  • Fresh mozzarella cheese 70 gr
  • Heavy cream 30 ml
  • O’Food Gochujang Spicy Miso Sauce 20 gr
  • Fresh basil to garnish
  • Bread 2 slices
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