Is Seolleongtang — Ox Bone Soup safe for CKD patients?

This Korean recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 680mg sodium, 420mg potassium, and 280mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Seolleongtang — Ox Bone Soup more kidney-friendly?

See the CKD Tip section on this page for the specific adaptation we recommend. General principles: halve any fish sauce / soy sauce / bouillon; soak peeled vegetables in water to reduce potassium; choose lean meats; serve smaller portions of broth.

Where do these nutrition numbers come from?

Per-serving values are calculated by summing typical ingredient amounts × USDA FoodData Central values, then dividing by the recipe yield. Daily CKD limits referenced follow KDOQI 2020 clinical guidelines. Individual targets vary — always confirm with your renal dietitian.

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🇰🇷 Korea · Korean

Seolleongtang — Ox Bone Soup

Milky-white ox bone broth simmered 8 hours, served with thin beef slices, rice, and scallion.

Prep time 480 min

Servings 4

Calories 380 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

380

Calories

280mg

Phosphorus

280 / 800mg

680mg

Sodium

680 / 2000mg

420mg

Potassium

420 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

⭐ Lower-Na soup (you season at table). Skip the table salt + soy.

Ingredients

2kg ox bones
Brisket
Salt + scallion at table

Beef Bone Broth Kidney Friendlier Seolleongtang Slow Soup

Cooking Steps

1
Boil bones 30 min, drain.
2
Simmer 8 hours, skimming.
3
Serve with sliced beef + condiments.

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