Description
A hearty and comforting traditional German potato soup made with tender vegetables, smoky sausage, and a creamy broth. Perfect for a warming meal on a chilly day.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs (900g) potatoes, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 leek, sliced and rinsed
- 1 onion, diced
- 5 cups (1.2L) vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 8 oz (225g) smoked sausage, sliced
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Dice the potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and slice and rinse the leek.
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion, leek, carrots, and celery, and sauté until softened.
- Add the diced potatoes, broth, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- Remove the bay leaves and partially blend the soup to achieve a creamy but slightly chunky texture.
- Stir in the heavy cream and sliced smoked sausage. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg.
- Heat through gently without boiling, then serve hot garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- You can use vegetable broth and omit sausage for a vegetarian variation.
- Do not over-blend; traditional Kartoffelsuppe has some texture.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently.
- Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmer
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
