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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
20-Min Spicy Pork Potato Soup
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat a large pot over medium-high. Add pork and brown 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, breaking up any clumps.

  2. Step 2

    Add potatoes, gochugaru, soy sauce, vinegar, and 4 cups water. Bring to a boil, then lower heat.

  3. Step 3

    Simmer uncovered 12-14 minutes until potatoes are tender and pork is fully cooked.

  4. Step 4

    Stir in sesame oil. Taste and adjust soy sauce or gochugaru for depth and heat.

  5. 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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