German Potato Soup Recipe
German Potato Soup is a flavorful and hearty dish filled with diced vegetables, creamy potatoes, and optional vegan sausage. This vegan potato soup is perfect for chilly days and brings traditional German flavors with ingredients like marjoram and nutmeg. Easy to prepare, it’s a healthy comfort food that's both filling and delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 stalks celery (or ½ small celery root), diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 lbs (900 g) potatoes, chopped
- ½ tsp dried marjoram
- 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 oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add the diced celery (or celery root) and carrots, cooking for a few minutes until slightly softened.
- Add the potatoes, marjoram, nutmeg, salt, pepper, and broth (or water). If using, add bay leaves.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until potatoes are soft.
- Stir in the dairy-free cream and adjust seasoning. If using vegan sausage, add it in and heat through.
- Remove bay leaves, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- Celery root can be used for a more earthy flavor.
- Use regular cream if not vegan.
- Vegan sausage is optional but adds heartiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
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