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Hearty Potato Soup – Classic German Recipe

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This traditional German Potato Soup (Kartoffelsuppe) is a creamy, hearty, and deeply comforting one-pot meal made with tender potatoes, leeks, carrots, and warming herbs. Optional sausage or bacon adds a smoky, savory twist.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter

  • 1 yellow onion, chopped

  • 2 celery stalks, diced

  • 2 carrots, peeled and chopped

  • 1 large leek, sliced and rinsed

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 2 lbs Yukon Gold or red potatoes, diced

  • 6 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 1 tsp dried marjoram

  • ½ tsp dried thyme

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • ½ cup milk or cream (optional)

  • 1–2 cooked smoked sausages, sliced (optional)

  • Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter

  • 1 yellow onion, chopped

  • 2 celery stalks, diced

  • 2 carrots, peeled and chopped

  • 1 large leek, sliced and rinsed

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 2 lbs Yukon Gold or red potatoes, diced

  • 6 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 1 tsp dried marjoram

  • ½ tsp dried thyme

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • ½ cup milk or cream (optional)

  • 1–2 cooked smoked sausages, sliced (optional)

  • Fresh parsley, for garnish

Notes

  • Use sweet potatoes or add kale for variation.

  • Skip sausage and cream for a vegan version.

  • Freezes well—add dairy after reheating if freezing.

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