Description
Hearty German potato soup delivers comfort straight from Bavaria’s culinary heart. Creamy, robust flavors meld perfectly with smoky bacon and tender potatoes, promising a delicious meal that warms souls and satisfies hunger.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 lbs (900 g) potatoes, chopped
- 4 cups (1000 ml) vegetable broth or water
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery (or 12 small celery root), diced
Aromatics and Spices:
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 whole bay leaves (optional)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1/3 cup (80 g) dairy-free cream
- Fresh parsley to garnish
- Vegan sausage, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a substantial cooking vessel over moderate temperature, gently sautéing chopped onions and minced garlic until they become translucent and fragrant.
- Incorporate diced celery and carrots into the pot, allowing them to soften and release their aromatic essence for approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add cubed potatoes, sprinkle in marjoram, nutmeg, salt, and freshly ground pepper, then pour in vegetable broth or water. Drop in bay leaves if desired for additional depth of flavor.
- Elevate heat to create a vigorous boil, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer. Cover and let the mixture cook for 20-25 minutes, ensuring potatoes become tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Gently fold in dairy-free cream, stirring carefully to integrate the liquid and create a smooth, creamy consistency. Taste and recalibrate seasonings as needed. If using vegan sausage, introduce it now and allow to warm through completely.
- Extract bay leaves from the soup, delicately garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and serve piping hot in warm bowls, capturing the soup’s robust and comforting character.
Notes
- Swap celery root with regular celery for easier accessibility and similar flavor profile.
- Use plant-based cream alternatives like coconut or oat milk for a dairy-free version that maintains creamy texture.
- Boost protein content by adding cubed tofu or vegan sausage during final simmering stage for more substantial meal.
- Consider roasting vegetables briefly before adding to pot to enhance depth of flavor and develop richer caramelized notes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 137 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg