Comforting German Potato Soup Recipe
This comforting German Potato Soup is a creamy and hearty dish made with Yukon Gold potatoes, vegetables, and optional bacon. It's perfect for warming up on a chilly day.
Servings 4
Calories 350kcal
Ingredients
- 4 large Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup carrots diced into small pieces
- 1 cup celery diced into small pieces
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 slices bacon cooked until crispy and crumbled (optional for garnish)
- to taste fresh chives or parsley finely chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat a drizzle of oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the diced carrots and celery to the pot and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Incorporate the diced potatoes, dried thyme, smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a rolling boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth, or blend in batches in a countertop blender.
- Return the soup to the pot and stir in the heavy cream. Gently heat over low until warmed through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as desired.
- Serve hot, garnished with crumbled bacon and freshly chopped chives or parsley.
- Consider adding a drizzle of cream on top for an elegant touch.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and use vegetable broth.