Seolleontang is one of Korea’s most beloved everyday soups—a classic Korean ox bone soup made from a creamy, collagen-rich beef bone broth and served simply with thin slices of beef, noodles and/or rice, and scallions. Traditionally, seolleontang is simmered low and slow for days, yielding its signature milky-white color and deep, comforting flavor. With Reclamation’s beef bone broth, you get the same nourishing depth in a fraction of the time—perfect for a quick, comforting meal that still feels rooted in tradition.
Makes 2 servings.
Ingredients
- 1 bundle somyeon / 소면 (thin wheat noodles)
- 16 oz Reclamation Korean-Style Beef Bone Broth
- 4–6 thin slices beef (brisket, shank, or ribeye work well)
- 1–2 scallions, sliced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Cooking Notes
- If you have the time, you can roast a large cut of beef and then slice it thinly. We like to dry brine a chuck roast overnight, then roast it in a 300ºF oven until cooked through, about 1–1.5 hours. Let it cool before slicing.
- If you're only making a few servings, slice the meat raw.
- Aim for slices no more than ⅛" thick.
- Pro tip: Put the meat in the freezer for about 15 minutes to make thin slicing easier—this works for raw or cooked meat.
Method
- Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a medium pot, bring beef bone broth to a gentle simmer over medium-high heat.
- Add thinly sliced beef and cook until just tender, about 2–3 minutes, or to your preferred doneness.
- Divide noodles between two bowls, then ladle the hot broth and beef over the top.
- Finish with sliced scallions and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve piping hot.
Serving Notes
- Always served with kimchi—classic choices are kkakdugi (radish kimchi) or napa cabbage kimchi for brightness and crunch.
- Classic ahjussi move: add a spoonful of kimchi juice into your soup at the table.
- For extra richness, stir in a splash of sesame oil or add more sliced scallions at the table.
- Enjoy it with a side of rice. For extra heartiness, add the rice directly into your soup.
This is straightforward Korean comfort food: light, nourishing, and endlessly customizable with side dishes. Seolleontang is less about embellishment and more about warmth, simplicity, and letting good broth do the work.
