Korean Potato Soup with Beef – Gamjaguk

Korean Potato Soup with Beef – Gamjaguk

Satisfying and Delicious Soup

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 1m
Cook Time: 22m
Total Time: 23m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (13 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

241
Calories
4.3g
Fat
36g
Carbohydrates
15.6g
Protein
25mg
Cholesterol
295mg
Sodium
Korean Potato Soup with Beef – Gamjaguk

Recipe Description

Korean Potato Soup with Beef – Gamjaguk is a traditional Korean soup. It is really no secret that I love cooking Asian-inspired dishes at home. And I have a confession to make: this is one of my favorite simple soups because this recipe requires only a few ingredients and comes together quickly. Unlike many soup recipes, this one doesn’t require a long simmer to build complex flavor, as the addition of soup soy sauce brings complexity. This sauce is unique to Korea. It is light-colored, salty, and adds umami to the dish.

To make the Korean Gamjaguk, start off by marinating the thinly sliced beef in soup soy sauce and garlic mixture. Now, shortly sauté the beef slices and add water. Bring to a boil and simmer. Then add potatoes, tofu and cook until tender. Finally, add noodles and scallions, and you are done. Quick and easy! This Asian-inspired soup is simple yet satisfying, and budget-friendly too.

To make the Korean Potato Soup with Beef – Gamjaguk, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Korean Potato Soup with Beef – Gamjaguk

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Combine beef, sauce, and garlic

    1 min
    Step 1 - Korean Potato Soup with Beef – Gamjaguk

    In a bowl, combine 4 ounces sliced beef, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 2 teaspoons minced garlic.

  2. 2

    Sauté beef

    3 min
    Step 2 - Korean Potato Soup with Beef – Gamjaguk

    In a medium pot, sauté the beef slices until browned.

  3. 3

    Add water and simmer

    10 min
    Step 3 - Korean Potato Soup with Beef – Gamjaguk

    Add 6 cups of water. Increase the heat to high, cover and bring to a boil. Skim off the foam and reduce the heat to medium high. Cook, covered, for 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add potatoes, tofu, salt and pepper

    7 min
    Step 4 - Korean Potato Soup with Beef – Gamjaguk

    Add 12-14 ounces sliced potatoes, 8 ounces sliced tofu, salt and black pepper to taste. Bring to a boil and cook for about 5 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

  5. 5

    Add noodles and scallions

    2 min
    Step 5 - Korean Potato Soup with Beef – Gamjaguk

    Add 3 ounces soaked noodles and 2 chopped scallions, cook for 1-2 minutes more.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Step 6 - Korean Potato Soup with Beef – Gamjaguk

    If you want to make the soup spicy, add some chili pepper flakes. Serve in bowls, and enjoy!

Serve yourself a big bowl of Korean Potato Soup with Beef - Gamjaguk and get cozy! Give this easy recipe a try soon, and let us know what you think in the comments below.

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (13 reviews)
Cody95
March 20, 2025
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Superb, simple soup.

Lynn
November 30, 2024
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OMG, this Gamjaguk is like my new bestie! So quick to whip up after work. I had it with my pals and they loved it too. Total winner, 10/10!

Tina
August 28, 2024
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So easy and yum, my fam loved it. Used leftover beef and it rocked! Totally making it again.

Tina Johnson
August 8, 2024
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Amazing! Made this for my family last night and they couldn't stop raving about it! The flavors are just perfect! We love simple recipes, and this one was so quick. My kids even helped chop the potatoes—it became a fun family activity! Will definitely make again!

Ivy Johnson
June 15, 2024
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Delicious!

Xavier
December 7, 2023
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Superb

Hannah
October 31, 2023
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Yum!

Xia
March 9, 2023
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Superbe! J'ai fait ce bouillon après une longue journée. Mes enfants l'ont adoré, simple et savoureux!

Chris Anderson
May 27, 2022
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Yo, this Gamjaguk is legit awesome! Made it last week for my wife and it blew her away. Super easy to whip up and the flavors were on point. Plus, I love how it just needs a few ingredients! Definitely addin’ this to my regular lineup. Great for busy nights!

Grace Thompson
May 26, 2022
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Wow, this Gamjaguk is delish! I made it for my family on a rainy day, and they all loved it. It's so simple and comforting, the flavors just melt in your mouth!

Xena
March 30, 2022
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OMG, this Gamjaguk is lit! 🙌 I whipped it up for a cozy night with my hubby, and he was blown away. It’s so easy and delish! Definitely a keeper in my cookbook! 💖

Renee
September 18, 2021
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Super tasty soup. I made it for my family on a cold night, and they loved it. My 5-year-old even asked for seconds! It's so simple to make, I feel like a pro chef now.

Athina
April 22, 2021
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Well done! Approved!

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