Hearty and Refreshing Korean Beef and Potato Soup (Sogogi Gamjaguk)
Hearty and Refreshing Korean Beef and Potato Soup (Sogogi Gamjaguk)
Easy Korean Home Cooking: A Delicious Recipe for Refreshing Beef and Potato Soup
Potatoes are incredibly delicious in any dish these days! I tried making a comforting potato soup with beef. The starch from the potatoes dissolves into the broth, creating a savory and refreshing soup that’s packed with flavor.
Main Ingredients- 1 large potato
- 150g beef (stew meat or brisket)
- A small bunch of green onions, chopped
Seasoning & Aromatics- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt (or soy sauce, adjust to taste)
- A pinch of black pepper
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt (or soy sauce, adjust to taste)
- A pinch of black pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
If you have pre-cooked brisket, you can use that. If using raw stewing beef, start by placing the beef in a pot with water and cooking it until it’s tender. The broth from cooking the beef will form the flavorful base for your potato soup.
Step 2
Prepare one large potato.
Step 3
Peel the potato and cut it into roughly 1.5cm to 2cm cubes. Since the soup will be simmered for a while, the size doesn’t need to be exact; larger cubes are fine as they will soften and release their starch, making the soup rich and delicious.
Step 4
Transfer the cubed potatoes to a suitable pot. Add the beef broth (or water) and bring to a boil. Cook until the potatoes are about halfway tender. Ensure there’s enough liquid for simmering.
Step 5
If you’re using pre-cooked brisket, shred it into bite-sized pieces. If you cooked the stewing beef from raw in step 0, you can skip this step.
Step 6
Once the potatoes are partially cooked, add the shredded (or cooked stewing) beef to the pot. Let it simmer together. The beef will add another layer of depth to the soup’s flavor.
Step 7
Check if both the potatoes and beef are tender. Season the soup with salt (or soy sauce) to your preference. It’s best to start with about 1/2 teaspoon and adjust as needed. Salt is recommended for a clear and refreshing taste.
Step 8
Finish by adding a pinch of black pepper. The pepper’s subtle spice will help to cut through any richness and enhance the overall aroma.
Step 9
Stir in the minced garlic and the chopped green onions. Simmer for another minute or two. The fresh aroma of the green onions will add a clean finish to the soup.
Step 10
And there you have it – a hearty and incredibly refreshing Sogogi Gamjaguk (Beef and Potato Soup) with a wonderfully savory and satisfying flavor! Enjoy it with a warm bowl of rice.
