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German Potato Soup

Cultural Context

Originating from various regions of Germany, German Potato Soup is a comforting dish often enjoyed during colder months. Traditionally, it reflects the resourcefulness of German cuisine, using simple, hearty ingredients to create a filling meal. Today, it's popular not only in Germany but also in many parts of the world, with variations that may include different vegetables or meats.

GermanDEmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 tbsp oil
1 onion diced
3 garlic cloves minced
2 stalks celery or 1/2 small celery root, diced
2 medium carrots diced
2 pounds (900 g) potatoes chopped
1/2 tsp dried marjoram
1 pinch of nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste
4 cups (1000 ml) vegetable broth or water
2 whole bay leaves (optional)
1/3 cup (80 g) dairy-free cream
Fresh parsley to garnish
Vegan sausage sliced (optional)

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

smoked sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: chicken sausage

Turkey sausage is lower in fat and calories.

1

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.

2

Add diced onion and sauté until translucent.

3

Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.

4

Add diced celery and carrots; cook until softened.

5

Add chopped potatoes, vegetable broth (or water), bay leaves, marjoram, nutmeg, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.

6

Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.

7

Remove bay leaves and use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth.

8

Stir in dairy-free cream and adjust seasoning if necessary.

9

If using, add sliced vegan sausage and heat through for a few minutes.

10

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingblendingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potimmersion blendercutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegangluten-freedairy-free

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

KartoffelsuppeGerman Potato Chowder
Local Name: Kartoffelsuppe

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