Description
This Homemade German Potato Soup is a rich and creamy blend of potatoes, vegetables, and spices, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
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1 tbsp cooking oil
1 diced yellow onion
3 minced garlic cloves
2 celery stalks or 1/2 small celery root diced
2 medium carrots diced
2 lb peeled potatoes chopped
1/2 tsp dried marjoram
Pinch ground nutmeg
Salt and black pepper as needed
4 cups vegetable broth or water
2 whole bay leaves optional
1/3 cup non-dairy cream or coconut milk
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the cooking oil over medium heat. Add the diced yellow onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add the minced garlic, diced celery, and carrots to the pot. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the chopped potatoes, dried marjoram, ground nutmeg, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour in the vegetable broth or water and add the bay leaves if using. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 25 minutes or until the potatoes are soft.
- Remove the bay leaves and blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender, or transfer to a regular blender in batches.
- Stir in the non-dairy cream or coconut milk and heat through. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding fresh herbs like parsley or chives before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: soup
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Homemade German Potato Soup, potato soup, vegan soup, German recipes, comfort food