Description
German Potato Soup (Kartoffelsuppe) is a creamy and comforting dish perfect for cold days. This hearty soup is made with potatoes, vegetables, and spices that create a rich flavor, making it a satisfying meal for all.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 stalks celery or 1/2 small celery root diced
- 2 medium carrots diced
- 2 pounds (900 g) potatoes chopped
- ½ tsp dried marjoram
- 1 Pinch of nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups (1000 ml) vegetable broth or water
- 2 whole bay leaves (optional)
- ⅓ cup (80 g) dairy-free cream
- Fresh parsley to garnish
- Vegan sausage sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic, diced celery or celery root, and carrots. Cook for another 5 minutes until the vegetables soften.
- Add the chopped potatoes, marjoram, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Pour in the vegetable broth or water, and add the bay leaves if using.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Remove the bay leaves. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Stir in the dairy-free cream and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and sliced vegan sausage if desired.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the vegetables according to your preference. For a creamier texture, blend longer. This soup can also be frozen for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 265 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg
Keywords: German Potato Soup, Kartoffelsuppe, vegan soup, creamy potato soup, comfort food