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Classic German Potato Soup With Sausage

A hearty, creamy traditional German potato soup made with tender potatoes, vegetables, and smoky sausage.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: Comfort Food, German
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 1.5 lbs potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 6 cups broth chicken or vegetable
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 8 oz smoked sausage sliced
  • 0.75 cup cream

Equipment

  • Large soup pot
  • Immersion blender
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot. Sauté onion until soft.
  2. Add garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook until fragrant.
  3. Add potatoes, broth, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Simmer until tender.
  4. Partially blend soup for a creamy texture.
  5. Brown sausage separately and stir into soup.
  6. Add cream, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.

Notes

Partially blending keeps the soup rustic and authentic.