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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
4 cups potatoes
1 cup onions
1 cup carrots
1 cup celery
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon thyme
1/4 cup parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb smoked sausage
1 cup leeks

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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

Peel and dice the potatoes, onions, carrots, and celery.

2

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat until foamy.

3

Add onions, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

4

Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

5

Add diced potatoes, vegetable broth, bay leaves, and thyme; 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 heavy cream and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

9

Slice smoked sausage and add to the soup; heat through for 5 minutes.

10

Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingblendingsimmering

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

KartoffelsuppeGerman Potato Chowder
Local Name: Kartoffelsuppe

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