German Potato Soup (Kartoffelsuppe)
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German Potato Soup (Kartoffelsuppe)
Description
This soup begins by frying diced bacon until the fat renders and the pieces crisp slightly, then adding chopped onion and garlic to cook until golden. A mixture of waxy potatoes cut into small pieces, sliced leek, diced carrots, celery root (celeriac), and diced tomatoes join the pot along with dried herbs such as thyme, rosemary, and marjoram, sea salt, black pepper, and a bay leaf. Chicken broth is added to cover these ingredients and the soup is brought to a boil, then simmered covered for 30-40 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Fresh parsley is stirred in at the end and simmered briefly to add a bright herbal note. The soup carries a smoky depth from bacon, balanced by the mild sweetness of root vegetables and subtle herb flavors. It is typically served hot as a filling starter or light meal, pairing well with bread.
The recipe notes that making the soup ahead improves flavor as ingredients meld overnight. This makes it a practical choice for meal prep or serving a group with minimal active cooking time on the day of serving.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Bacon ,diced
- 1 onion chopped, large
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- 2 pounds waxy potato ,chopped into 1/4 inch pieces
- 1 leek sliced and thoroughly washed, large
- 3 carrot diced
- 1 1/2 cups celeriac aka celery root, diced
- 2 tomato diced
- 6 cups chicken broth quality
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1/2 teaspoon rosemary dried
- 1/2 teaspoon marjoram dried
- 3/4 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 cup parsley chopped, fresh
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!
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 327 kcal
% 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.
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