Spicy potato guk is a very simple and useful daily soup that is especially good on cold days because the spicy broth makes your body warm. Many people usually have potatoes and onions on hand. So if your groceries are running low, and you want to cook something with what you have, this is a great recipe for that. 
If you love potatoes and spicy food like me, try it someday.
Yield: 3 Servings
Short Korean Lesson: *^^*
- JiPye (지폐) = Bill (Money)
- DongJeon (동전) = Coin (Money)
Main Ingredients
- 1½ Cup Potato
- ½ Cup Onion
- 2 Green Onions
- 1 Red Hot Pepper
Broth Ingredients
- 4 Cups Water
- 4 Pieces Dried Kelp (1×1 inch)
- 1 Anchovy Pack (or 6 pieces Anchovies)
Seasoning Ingredients
- ½ Tbsp Hot Pepper Powder
- ½ Tbsp Soup Soy Sauce
- ½ Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 tsp Sesame Oil
- ½ tsp Salt
Directions
To make the broth, boil 4 pieces of kelp (1×1 inch) and one dried anchovy pack (or 6 pieces of dried anchovies) in 3 cups of water on medium-high in a covered pan. Once it starts to boil, cook for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile chop the vegetable ingredients. Slice 1½ cups worth of potatoes into half-inch, half-moon shapes. Cut ½ cup worth of onion into ½ inch pieces. Chop two green onions into 1-inch pieces and one red hot pepper into ½ inch pieces.
Remove the kelp after the 5 minutes are up. Boil for another for 5 minutes and then remove the anchovy pack.
Add the potato and onion into the broth.
Once the broth starts to boil again, add all of the ingredients for the seasoning: ½ Tbsp of hot pepper powder, ½ Tbsp of soup soy sauce, ½ Tbsp of minced garlic, 1 tsp of sesame oil, and ½ tsp of salt. Cook it for about 10 minutes on medium-high, or until the potato has completely cooked.
Add the chopped green onion and red hot pepper. Cook for one minute and turn off the heat.
We ate this soup for supper tonight. My husband gave this an “A” for his “soup rating category.” During this coming winter, I want to post more Korean soup recipes for you. 
Therefore, I am glad that I can share this delicious spicy soup recipe with you today. Have a great week and please keep in touch.
다시다 is that the same as dried anchovy pack? what do you call the dried anchovy pack? thanks!
hi mari,
다시다 is stock powder..and it is kind of like msg seasoning. It’s different from dried anchovy pack. you can just use normal dried anchovies for your broth. We call the pack, 멸치 팩.. thanks
Oh my God, I have to make this soup…today! It’s -11 right now in Jech’eon!
hi Suzanne Sutherland,
Oh~~ it’s very cold over there. Please take care of yourself.
Hi Aeri-
I have thoroughly enjoyed your cooking blog. My question for you is, where do you buy the anchovy packs? I imagine they would be with the anchovy section of the korean market?
Amy
hi Amy,
I bought it at a korean grocery store. I think some store sells and some don’t.. if you can’t find them.. you can just use normal dried anchovies also.
Hi Aeri,
It’s super cold in this winter. I’m looking forward to reading more soup recipes. Thank you so much in advance!! ^^
if i don’t have kelp, what can i use as substitute? or can i just skip it?
hi safiah,
You can just skip it.
Hi…is it possible to leave out the little fishies?
hi Joy,
You will lose some flavor..but you can skip it.
1st time on site…<3 Korean food…so will definitely try this dish..and others!
Hi Aeri, I made this yesterday and it was so simple yet so tasty! As I was making it for myself and young son I added 5 cups of water and 1tsp of red pepper flakes to make it less spicy. My son’s response: 맵다! 맛있다! ^^
hi Ajummapower,
happy to hear that you enjoyed it.
Haha.. your son is cute.. thanks for feedback.
Thank You, i cooked it today and it was realy easy, quick and really delicious. I love korean food
I’m going to make this soup this week.
It looks so good.
I look forward to your other soup recipes.
mmmmm…this soup looks soo yummyyyy~, and very easy to make, thank you and I look forewared for your new recipes
맛있게 만들을게요!
im craving for potato guk… im so hungry for this…or is it because its almost dinner time? keke
To make this less spicy, would one leave out the pepper powder and hot pepper?
hi Julia,
Yes, reduce some spicy ingredients.. but add a little bit at least for flavoring..
Hmm, will try this for lunch…looks delicious! And you are planning to post more Korean soups? that’s a fantastic idea!! I LOVE Korean soups and I can’t wait to try some new ones! Thank you for all your great recipes!!!
hi Caroline,
Yes, I will try to post more soup recipes.. thanks ^^
I was looking through your recipes and saw the old post about your son, Bryson. So, I just thought I’d say happy (belated) second birthday! I hope you’re all happy and doing well. I’ve never commented before, but I’ve used your recipes many times. Thank you for sharing.
hi Rose,
Very sweet comment.. thanks