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German Potato Soup (Kartoffelsuppe)

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

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Add the parsley and simmer for another minute.  Add salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Note: This is a great make-ahead soup as the flavor is even better the next day!

Nutrition Information

Calories 327kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 327

% Daily Value*

Calories 327kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.