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German Potato Soup Recipe

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This authentic German potato soup combines hearty potatoes, smoky bacon, and traditional German sausages like Bratwurst with fresh vegetables like leeks, carrots, and celery. Thickened with a butter-flour roux, this soup is enhanced with fresh herbs like thyme and marjoram. Add heavy cream for extra richness or leave it light—perfect for cozy meals on chilly days!

Ingredients

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  • 4 large russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 1 large leek, white and light green parts only, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 slices bacon or smoked ham, diced
  • 2-3 German sausages (Bratwurst, Weißwurst, or knockwurst), sliced
  • 5 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour (for thickening)
  • ½ cup heavy cream (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (for garnish)
  • 1 teaspoon thyme (fresh or dried)
  • ½ teaspoon marjoram (dried)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional Garnishes:

  • Crumbled bacon
  • Chopped chives or parsley
  • Croutons
  • Sour cream

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, cook diced bacon or ham over medium heat until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  2. Add butter to the pot and sauté onions, garlic, leeks, carrots, and celery until softened.
  3. Stir in flour to make a roux, cooking for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Gradually add broth, stirring constantly. Add potatoes, bay leaf, thyme, and marjoram. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
  5. Stir in sliced German sausages and cook for another 5 minutes.
  6. Optional: Stir in heavy cream for added richness.
  7. Remove bay leaf, season with salt and pepper, and garnish with parsley or desired toppings.
  8. Serve hot with crumbled bacon, chives, or croutons.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, omit bacon and sausages, and use vegetable broth.
  • For a smoother texture, blend part of the soup before adding the sausages.
  • Adjust thickness with more broth or cream if needed.

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