Description
This Spicy Gochujang Tortellini Soup offers a comforting blend of rich tomatoes, creamy texture, and a spicy kick from gochujang. It is a quick and satisfying dish, combining Asian-inspired flavors with Italian charm, perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons Gochujang
- 1 can Canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Brown sugar
- 4 cups Stock (chicken or vegetable)
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 12 ounces Cheese tortellini
- 1 medium Onion, chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh chives, for garnish
Instructions
- In a pot, heat a drizzle of oil. Fry the chopped onion until soft.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the gochujang and cook for another minute.
- Add the canned crushed tomatoes, stock, soy sauce, sesame oil, and brown sugar. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Blend the soup until smooth using a stand or hand blender.
- Add the cheese tortellini and cook according to package instructions, typically 3–5 minutes, until tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh chives if desired.
Notes
- Use high-quality canned tomatoes and stock for the best flavor in your spicy gochujang tortellini soup.
- Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of gochujang.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving your gochujang tortellini soup.
- Store leftover spicy gochujang tortellini soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For longer storage, freeze the spicy gochujang tortellini soup in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
- Thaw frozen gochujang tortellini soup overnight in the fridge and reheat on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian, Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg