Description
A comforting traditional German potato soup made with tender vegetables, smoky sausage, and a creamy base. This hearty one-pot dish is perfect for cozy meals and satisfying family dinners.
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, and onion. Slice and thoroughly rinse the leek.
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion, leek, carrots, and celery, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until softened.
- Add the diced potatoes, broth, and bay leaves. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Remove the bay leaves and partially blend the soup using an immersion blender, leaving some chunks for texture.
- Stir in the heavy cream and sliced smoked sausage. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg.
- Let the soup heat gently for about 5 minutes until the sausage is warmed through. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a lighter version, reduce cream or substitute with milk.
For vegetarian option, omit sausage and use vegetable broth with extra herbs.
Add garlic or a dash of mustard for extra flavor.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Reheat gently over low heat; add broth or milk if too thick.
Freeze before adding cream for best texture.
- 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: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
