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German Potato Soup
Benchi

Traditional German Potato Soup Recipe (Kartoffelsuppe)

A hearty, creamy German potato soup with smoky sausage and tender vegetables.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 lbs potatoes, diced 900g
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 leek, sliced and rinsed
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 5 cups vegetable or chicken broth 1.2L
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream 240ml
  • 8 oz smoked sausage, sliced 225g
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish

Equipment

  • large soup pot or Dutch oven

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Dice the potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion, and slice the leek.
  2. Cook the onion, leek, carrots, and celery in butter until soft.
  3. Add the potatoes, broth, and bay leaves. Simmer for 20–25 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
  4. Remove the bay leaves and partially blend the soup for a creamy texture.
  5. Stir in the cream and sausage. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Heat through and serve.