Kartoffelsuppe

Name: Kartoffelsuppe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, diced; 1 cup yellow onion, diced; 1 cup carrots, diced; 1 cup celery root, diced; 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, cubed; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 tsp dried marjoram; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 4 wiener sausages, sliced

A traditional German potato soup simmered with root vegetables, marjoram, and sliced sausages. Partially mashed for a rich, creamy texture without heavy thickeners.

50 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 slices bacon, diced
1 cup yellow onion, diced
1 cup carrots, diced
1 cup celery root, diced
2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, cubed
4 cups vegetable broth
1 tsp dried marjoram
1/4 cup heavy cream
4 wiener sausages, sliced

Instructions

1

In a large pot over medium heat, render 4 slices diced bacon until crispy, then transfer half to a plate for garnish.
2

Add 1 cup diced yellow onion, 1 cup diced carrots, and 1 cup diced celery root to the pot with remaining bacon fat, cooking until softened.
3

Add 2 lbs peeled, cubed Yukon Gold potatoes, 4 cups vegetable broth, and 1 tsp dried marjoram to the pot and bring to a boil.
4

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
5

Mash half of the soup using a potato masher to create a thick texture.
6

Stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream and 4 sliced wiener sausages, heating through until sausages reach an internal temperature of 165F.

Questions

Can I make Kartoffelsuppe dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/4 cup heavy cream. Swap 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 Kartoffelsuppe 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 Kartoffelsuppe?

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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