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German potato soup

Creamy German Potato Soup That Warms the Heart

This hearty German potato soup is a comforting bowl that blends creamy potatoes and vegetables for a satisfying meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: German
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 4 slices Smoked Bacon substitute with mushrooms for vegetarian
  • 1 medium Onion yellow or white preferred
  • 4 medium Russet Potatoes or Yukon Gold
  • 1 medium Carrot substitute with parsnips if needed
  • 1 medium Leek or green onions
  • 1 cup Celeriac or turnips
  • 2 tablespoons Butter or margarine for dairy-free
  • 4 cups Chicken Stock or vegetable stock for vegetarian
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Marjoram oregano as substitute
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf remove before blending
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley or dill
  • 2 links Wiener Sausages/Frankfurters optional for texture

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Immersion Blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Gather your ingredients. Dice the smoked bacon, onion, carrot, russet potatoes, celeriac, and leek into small pieces.
  2. In a medium-large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced bacon and sauté for 1 minute until crisp. Incorporate diced onion and stir for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  3. Add diced carrot, russet potatoes, celeriac, and leek. Stir to coat veggies with bacon and butter. Cook for another 2 minutes.
  4. Pour in chicken stock, add parsley, dried marjoram, and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until veggies are tender.
  5. Remove bay leaf and blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender. Adjust consistency with additional stock or cream if desired.
  6. Warm wiener sausages, slice them, and serve on top of the soup, garnished with fresh parsley. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure all vegetables are cut to similar sizes for even cooking. Taste for seasoning after blending to ensure flavor balance.

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