Erdapfelsuppe

Name: Erdapfelsuppe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Austrian
Ingredients: 2 lb russet potatoes, diced; 1 yellow onions, diced; 1 tbsp unsalted butter; 6 cup vegetable broth; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/4 tsp caraway seeds; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped; 1/8 tsp sweet paprika

Classic Austrian potato soup with caramelized onions and a hint of caraway. Creamy and deeply satisfying comfort food.

45 minEasyServes 4220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lb russet potatoes, diced
1 yellow onions, diced
1 tbsp unsalted butter
6 cup vegetable broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 tsp caraway seeds
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
1/8 tsp sweet paprika

Instructions

1

Melt 1 tbsp unsalted butter in a large pot over medium heat.
2

Add 1 diced yellow onions and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until deeply caramelized and golden brown.
3

Add 2 lb diced russet potatoes and stir well to coat with the butter and onion mixture.
4

Pour in 6 cup vegetable broth and 1/4 tsp caraway seeds. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are very tender.
5

Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
6

If a smoother texture is desired, use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup, leaving some chunks.
7

Simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
8

Ladle into bowls and garnish with 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives and a pinch of 1/8 tsp sweet paprika. Serve hot.

Questions

Can I make Erdapfelsuppe dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/2 cup heavy cream. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the cream for full-fat coconut milk or an oat cooking cream. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Erdapfelsuppe keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it. If you plan to freeze it, stir the dairy in when reheating rather than before freezing, so it does not split.

Can I halve or double Erdapfelsuppe?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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