Description
Hearty German Potato Soup brings comfort straight from Bavaria’s culinary traditions, blending creamy potatoes with smoky bacon and delicate herbs. Delicious warmth fills each spoonful, inviting you to savor a classic European comfort dish that warms both body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5 potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet)
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 large onion
- 2 medium carrots
- 2 stalks celery
- 1 leek
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
- Salt
- Pepper
Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Warm a large pot with butter and olive oil over medium heat, then gently sauté diced onions, minced garlic, and chopped celery until they become translucent and fragrant, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Introduce sliced carrots and leeks to the pot, continuing to cook and allowing the vegetables to soften and release their subtle flavors for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Add cubed potatoes, vegetable broth, water, dried marjoram, caraway seeds, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper to the vegetable mixture.
- Increase heat and bring the soup to a robust boil, then reduce temperature and simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes, ensuring potatoes become tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Create a luxurious texture by using an immersion blender to partially puree the soup, leaving some chunks for rustic authenticity – aim to blend approximately one-third of the total volume.
- If desired, gently stir in heavy cream and warm through without allowing the soup to boil, which will maintain its smooth consistency and rich flavor profile.
- Finish the soup by sprinkling freshly chopped parsley across the surface, adding a bright, herbal note and visual appeal before serving hot.
Notes
- Consider using vegetable broth for a lighter, vegetarian version of this hearty soup that maintains rich flavor profiles.
- Swap heavy cream with plant-based alternatives like coconut milk or cashew cream to create a dairy-free option that’s equally creamy and satisfying.
- For added texture and nutrition, roast some potato chunks separately and sprinkle them on top as a crunchy garnish that elevates the soup’s overall experience.
- Try smoked paprika or nutmeg to enhance the traditional German spice blend, giving the soup a subtle depth and complexity that surprises taste buds.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg