20-Min Spicy Pork Potato Soup
Korean-style pork and potato stew loaded with gochugaru heat and umami broth. One-pot dinner that tastes like hours of simmering in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 28g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat a large pot over medium-high. Add pork and brown 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, breaking up any clumps.
Step 2
Add potatoes, gochugaru, soy sauce, vinegar, and 4 cups water. Bring to a boil, then lower heat.
Step 3
Simmer uncovered 12-14 minutes until potatoes are tender and pork is fully cooked.
Step 4
Stir in sesame oil. Taste and adjust soy sauce or gochugaru for depth and heat.
Step 5
Ladle into bowls and top with perilla leaves or green onion. Serve hot with rice.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (6-quart)
- wooden spoon
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