04.12.2025
Comforting Korean Soups to Keep You Warm This Winter
Korean winters can be long, icy, and brutally cold – which is exactly why Korean soups and stews (a.k.a guk, tang, and jjigae) are so beloved. Koreans enjoy them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
If you’re looking for authentic Korean food to keep you warm this winter, here are Delivery K’s top recommendations for hearty, soul-soothing Korean soups. Each one is rich in flavor, full of tradition, and guaranteed to chase away the chill.
1. Galbitang (갈비탕) – Beef Short Rib Soup
Galbitang is the definition of winter comfort. This clear yet deeply flavorful soup is made by simmering beef short ribs for hours with onions, garlic, and green onions. The result? A broth that’s clean, savory, and impossibly soothing.
The short ribs turn melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the broth is crystal clear with a slight golden glow. Add a generous handful of fresh green onions on top, and the aroma becomes beefy and irresistible.
💡 Delivery K’s recommendations:
- DONCOOK(Trung Hòa) – Short Rib Soup
- Chongkiwa Korean restaurant – Premium Short Rib Soup
- Dolkemaeul tofu House – Short Rib Soup
2. Doenjang-jjigae (된장찌개) – Korean Soybean Paste Stew
If winter had a flavor, this would be it. Doenjang-jjigae is made with Korean fermented soybean paste (doenjang), which gives the stew its signature earthy, nutty aroma.
The broth is a warm brown color, filled with tofu, vegetables, mushrooms, and sometimes pork or seafood. It’s savory, deeply aromatic, and rustic flavor can instantly relax your shoulders after the first sip.
💡 Delivery K’s recommendations:
- Jigae Nara – soy bean paste soup
- Uncle Restaurant – Chadol soybean paste stew
- Dae Pae Lang – Soybean Paste Stew
3. Samgyetang (삼계탕) – Ginseng Chicken Soup
Samgyetang is surprisingly elegant. Each bowl comes with a whole young chicken stuffed with sticky rice, ginseng, garlic, and jujube, slowly simmered until the meat becomes tender. The broth carries a soft ginseng aroma, lightly earthy yet soothing, wrapping your whole body in warmth every sip.
**Traditionally, Koreans eat samgyetang during summer as a way to “fight heat with heat,” but this dish is just as magical in winter. On freezing days, when the cold bites a little too hard, samgyetang feels like a natural heater, restoring energy and easing away winter fatigue.
💡 Delivery K’s recommendations:
- Samgyetang Cheonguk – Traditional Ginseng Chicken Soup
- TOJEONG braised chicken – Original Ginseng Chicken Soup
4. Seolleongtang (설렁탕) – Milky Beef Bone Soup
Seolleongtang is Korea’s iconic winter soup – creamy and soothing. Made by boiling ox bones, leg bones, and brisket for hours (sometimes overnight), the broth turns a beautiful milky color and develops a rich, velvety texture.
Seolleongtang’s flavor is subtle, clean, and comforting. The broth warms you from the inside out – the perfect antidote to freezing winter days.
💡 Delivery K’s recommendations:
5. Yukgaejang (육개장) – Spicy Beef and Vegetable Soup
Yukgaejang is the bold, smoky cousin in the Korean soup family. This reddish-orange soup is made with shredded beef brisket, green onions, bean sprouts, shiitake mushrooms, and gosari (fernbrake) – giving it a deep, earthy flavor, spicy but not too intense. The vegetables stay firm, not mushy, giving each spoonful a satisfying texture.
💡 Delivery K’s recommendations:
- Gamasot Gadern – Oxtail Yukgaejang
- Arirang Korean Restaurant – Yukgaejang
Warm Up This Winter With These Korean Comforting Soups
Whether you’re craving rich beef broth, spicy stews, or earthy fermented flavors, Korea has the perfect soup for every winter mood. And if you want to enjoy these comforting winter soups right at home, Delivery K has them all – hot, fresh, and just a few taps away.
Stay warm, stay cozy, and enjoy your Korean winter favorites! 🥣
Delivery K
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