German Potato Soup (Kartoffelsuppe)

Name: German Potato Soup (Kartoffelsuppe)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 8 ounces Bacon; 1 large onion; 1 clove garlic; 2 pounds waxy potatoes; 1 large leek; 3 carrots; 1 1/2 cups diced celeriac (aka, celery root); 2 tomatoes; 6 cups quality chicken broth; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary; 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram; 3/4 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
6
Calories
327 kcal
Course
Soup
Cuisine
German

German Potato Soup (Kartoffelsuppe)

Nevaeh Sloan

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This delicious, traditional German Potato Soup is packed full of veggies and TONS of flavor - It will satisfy both body and soul!

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Ingredients

Servings

8 ounces Bacon ,diced
1 large onion ,chopped
1 clove garlic ,minced
2 pounds waxy potatoes ,chopped into 1/4 inch pieces
1 large leek ,sliced and thoroughly washed
3 carrots ,diced
1 1/2 cups diced celeriac (aka, celery root)
2 tomatoes ,diced
6 cups quality chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
3/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

Fry the bacon then add the onion and cook until golden, 6-8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Add all remaining ingredients except for the parsley. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer 30-40 minutes.
Add the parsley and simmer for another minute. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Note: This is a great make-ahead soup as the flavor is even better the next day!