In Korea, soup isn’t just part of the meal—it is the meal.

Whether you’re starting your day, recovering from a hangover, or just craving something comforting and bold, there’s a Korean soup for that moment. Some are mild and nourishing. Others are fiery, funky, and full of attitude. But all of them are rooted in real home cooking—what Korean families actually eat, not just what looks good on Instagram.

Here are 7 Korean soups that locals genuinely love—and now, thanks to MyfreshDash, you can have them delivered to your door.

1. Seaweed Soup 미역국 (Miyeokguk)

Miyeokguk is more than a soup—it’s a tradition. Made from nutrient-rich seaweed, usually simmered in a light beef or anchovy broth and seasoned with garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil, it’s clean, mineral-rich, and surprisingly satisfying.

When Koreans eat it:

• On birthdays—it’s a must.

• After giving birth—it’s believed to help recovery and replenish nutrients.

• Whenever they want something light but meaningful.

  
  

Flavor: Mild, earthy, and slightly briny.

2. Spicy Beef & Vegetable Soup 육계장 (Yukgaejang)

This soup is a powerhouse. It’s made with shredded beef brisket, scallions, gosari (fernbrake), and glass noodles simmered in a bold, spicy red broth. It’s hearty, hydrating, and hits that perfect balance of spicy and savory.

When Koreans eat it:

• To sweat out a cold

• After a long day—when you need warmth and spice

• As a satisfying meal with rice

Flavor: Deep, beefy, spicy, and earthy with a little heat that lingers.

3. Ginseng Chicken Soup 삼계탕 (Samgyetang)

This iconic soup features a whole young chicken stuffed with sweet rice, ginseng, garlic, and jujube, slow-cooked until everything is fall-apart tender. Traditionally eaten in the summer, it’s considered food that heals.

When Koreans eat it:

• On the hottest days of the year (yes, hot soup in hot weather!)

• When recovering from exhaustion or illness

• When craving slow-cooked comfort

Flavor: Subtle, herby, and deeply nourishing with a hint of sweetness.

4. Beef Bone Soup 설렁탕 (Seolleongtang)

Don’t let the pale color fool you—this soup is rich. Made by simmering ox bones for hours until the broth turns milky white, it’s high in collagen and full of deep, beefy flavor. Usually seasoned with just salt, pepper, and scallions.

When Koreans eat it:

• For breakfast—especially in winter

• As a hangover cure

• When you want something clean and filling

Flavor: Mild but rich, like drinking comfort in a bowl.

5. Abalone Porridge 전복죽 (Jeonbokjuk)

Abalone porridge is high-end comfort food. Made from slow-cooked rice and abalone, this soup is silky, savory, and surprisingly luxurious. It’s gentle on the stomach but rich in nutrients.

When Koreans eat it:

• While recovering from illness

• For a light, healthy meal

• As a treat when you need something extra comforting

Flavor: Delicate, slightly oceanic, buttery-soft.

6. Spicy Sausage & Vegetable Stew (Budae Jjigae)

Budae jjigae is what happens when you throw sausages, ramen noodles, kimchi, rice cakes, and beans into a spicy, savory broth. Born post-war, this stew mixes traditional and American ingredients—and Koreans made it delicious.

When Koreans eat it:

• During late-night meals with friends

• After a long night out

• When you're craving something wild, spicy, and satisfying

Flavor: Spicy, smoky, savory—with crazy textures in every bite.

7. Soybean Paste Stew with Pork (Doenjang Jjigae)

If kimchi jjigae is the bold one, doenjang jjigae is the deep thinker. Made with fermented soybean paste, pork, tofu, onions, and zucchini, this stew is funky, rich, and full of fermented flavor that grows on you.

When Koreans eat it:

• For daily meals at home

• With steamed rice and a side of kimchi

• As a reset after too much greasy food

Flavor: Earthy, salty, deeply umami with a touch of funk (in a good way).

Final Thoughts

In Korea, soup isn't just something you eat—it's how you feel. It’s care in a bowl. These seven soups aren’t trends—they’re the meals Koreans grew up with, lean on, and still love today.

And the best part? You don’t need a flight to Seoul or hours in the kitchen. All seven of these real-deal Korean soups are available now at MyfreshDash.com—ready to heat, slurp, and love.

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Recommended from MyFreshDash

• Seaweed soup (miyeokguk) — light, mineral-rich classic for any day.

• Kimchi budae jjigae — hearty, spicy stew when you want bigger flavor.

• What is doenjang? — the savory paste that deepens Korean soup broths.