Creamy Baek Jong-won’s Potato Soup
Easy Homemade Creamy Potato Soup Recipe by Baek Jong-won
Introducing a recipe for a warm and comforting potato soup by Baek Jong-won. Made with simple ingredients, anyone can easily create this delicious dish, making it a perfect choice to warm you up, especially on a cold day. Enjoy the velvety smooth texture and subtle potato flavor, complemented perfectly with homemade croutons.
Ingredients- 2 Boiled Potatoes (medium-sized)
- 2 Cups Milk (400ml)
- 1/2 Onion (medium-sized)
- 1 Piece Butter (approx. 10g)
- Salt (to taste)
- Bread slices (optional, for croutons)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, thoroughly wash and boil 2 potatoes until they are completely tender. Once cooked, peel the skin off the potatoes and cut them into manageable pieces (about 2-3 cm) after letting them cool slightly. This ensures a creamier soup with a smooth texture.
Step 2
Heat a medium-sized pan over low heat. Add 1 piece of butter and let it melt slowly. Be careful not to burn the butter, and coat the pan as it melts.
Step 3
Peel and thinly slice 1/2 onion. Add the sliced onions to the melted butter in the pan. Sauté over medium-low heat until the onions become translucent and release their subtle sweetness, which should take about 5-7 minutes.
Step 4
Once the onions are softened, transfer the sautéed onions to a blender or a pot (if using an immersion blender). Add the prepared boiled potatoes. Pour in 2 cups of milk (400ml) – approximately 1 cup of milk per potato is a good guideline using a standard cup measurement. The amount of milk helps adjust the soup’s consistency.
Step 5
Now, it’s time to blend everything until smooth. If using a regular blender, let the onions and potatoes cool down a bit before blending, as very hot ingredients can cause the blender lid to open. Blend until you achieve a smooth and uniform consistency. If you’re using an immersion blender, you can blend directly in the pot.
Step 6
Pour the blended potato soup back into a pot and simmer over low heat. Stir continuously with a spatula to prevent sticking to the bottom. Once the soup starts to bubble, season it with salt. It’s best to add salt gradually, tasting as you go, to achieve your desired flavor. Be careful not to oversalt.
Step 7
Let’s make some crispy bread croutons to go with your soup. Even frozen bread works! Cut 2 slices of bread into bite-sized cubes. Melt 1 piece of butter in a pan over low heat.
Step 8
Once the butter is melted, add the cubed bread and toast over low heat, turning them occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy. Keep an eye on them to ensure they don’t get too hard.
Step 9
Carefully ladle the warm potato soup into a serving bowl. Generously top with the crispy toasted croutons. For an extra touch of flavor, sprinkle with fresh parsley flakes or a pinch of pepper according to your preference. Enjoy your delicious, creamy potato soup!
