How long should i cook potatoes for soup?

Question

It says on my recipe to cook the potatoes for one hour but will they not just turn to mush?

Answer 1

20 minutes

Answer 2

It depends if they're whole or cut up.  The smaller they are, the quicker they'll cook.  If they're cubed, test them after 10-15 minutes.  If they're still really hard, let them cook at least another 5 minutes.  Stick a fork in one or two pieces.  When they're soft enough for you, they're done.  If you're doing additional heating with your soup, you can even under cook them a bit.  They'll cook as long as they're hot.