Creamy and Savory Homemade Potato Soup (Baek Jong-won Style)
Easy Potato Soup Recipe Using Fresh Potatoes, Microwave Cooking Tips
On days when you don’t feel like cooking, here’s a wonderfully smooth potato soup that can be a satisfying meal instead of rice. It’s even easier to make using leftover boiled or steamed potatoes, especially when fresh potatoes are in season! By using the microwave trick to cook the potatoes, you can significantly cut down on cooking time. You can create a delightful potato soup with just milk and a few simple ingredients from your pantry. Adding homemade crispy croutons will double the chewy texture and flavor. Shall we get started with this simple and delicious Baek Jong-won potato soup recipe? (Measurements: 1 Tbsp = 15ml, 1 tsp = 5ml, 1 Cup = 200ml)
Potato Soup Main Ingredients
- 2 medium potatoes
- 1/2 onion
- 20g unsalted butter
- 2.5 cups (500ml) milk
- 0.5 Tbsp salt
- 0.5 Tbsp sugar
- A pinch of black pepper
Crispy Crouton Ingredients
- 2 slices bread
- 10g unsalted butter
- 2 slices bread
- 10g unsalted butter
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
The basic Baek Jong-won recipe uses salt and sugar, but I opted for chicken stock to add a deeper flavor and umami. If you don’t have chicken stock, you can use the salt and sugar as specified in the recipe.
Step 2
To help the potatoes cook faster, peel them and slice them thinly. Place the sliced potatoes in a zip-top bag or a microwave-safe container and microwave for 2 minutes and 30 seconds. Flip them over and microwave for another minute. They should be tender enough to mash easily with a spoon. This method allows you to cook potatoes quickly and conveniently.
Step 3
Thinly slice the onion. Prepare 2.5 cups (500ml) of milk. For an even richer and creamier taste, you can use a 50/50 mix of milk and heavy cream, or substitute entirely with heavy cream.
Step 4
Melt 20g of butter in a pot over medium-low heat. Once the butter is melted, add the sliced onions and sauté until translucent. As the onions soften and their sweetness is released, add the pre-cooked potatoes and sauté for 1-2 minutes to coat them with the buttery flavor. Since the potatoes are already cooked, they don’t need to be sautéed for long.
Step 5
Pour the 2.5 cups of prepared milk into the pot with the sautéed onions and potatoes. Add 1 chicken stock cube. (Alternatively, you can use 0.5 Tbsp salt and 0.5 Tbsp sugar instead of chicken stock.)
Step 6
Using an immersion blender, blend the contents of the pot until perfectly smooth and lump-free. Once all ingredients are blended into a creamy consistency, your delicious potato soup is ready. A sprinkle of black pepper or parsley flakes adds a nice touch, but I forgot this time!
Step 7
Potato soup is delicious on its own, but adding crispy croutons enhances the experience with a delightful crunch and savory flavor, turning it into a truly wonderful dish. If you have leftover bread, consider making some croutons to top your soup.
Step 8
Cut the bread into small, bite-sized cubes. Melt 10g of butter in a heated pan, then add the diced bread and toast until golden brown and crispy on all sides to make the croutons.
Step 9
Ladle the warm potato soup into a beautiful bowl. Garnish generously with the homemade crispy croutons for a perfectly smooth and savory homemade potato soup!
Step 10
Fresh potatoes, in season now, are naturally sweet and delicious when steamed, and they’re also great for various side dishes. Using leftover steamed potatoes to make a wonderful soup like this is an excellent idea.
Step 11
Adding corn kernels to this potato soup recipe creates a delightful variation. Serving it with freshly baked bread makes for an excellent brunch option.
Step 12
Take a spoonful, and the creamy soup combined with the chewy croutons creates an exquisite harmony of flavors. The delicious potatoes available nowadays make this soup even more delightful. I hope you all try making it and enjoy it immensely!
