Description
A warm and hearty German potato soup featuring creamy potatoes, smoky sausage, and savory herbs, perfect for cozy autumn evenings and easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds (900g) Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
- 12 ounces (340g) smoked sausage (German bratwurst or kielbasa), sliced
- 1 large yellow onion (about 250g), diced
- 2 medium carrots (about 150g), peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks (about 100g), diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups (1.4 liters) low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste (start with 1 teaspoon salt)
- 2 tablespoons (30g) butter
- ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream or half-and-half (optional)
- Optional add-ins: fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish), sour cream (a dollop on top)
Instructions
- Prep your veggies and sausage: Peel and dice potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion. Slice sausage into bite-sized pieces. Mince garlic.
- Sauté the vegetables and sausage: Heat butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened and onion is translucent. Add sausage slices and cook 2-3 minutes until lightly browned. Stir in minced garlic and cook 1 more minute until fragrant.
- Add potatoes, broth, and seasonings: Add diced potatoes to the pot, pour in chicken broth, then add bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes until potatoes are tender but not falling apart.
- Finish the soup: Remove bay leaves. If desired, stir in heavy cream or half-and-half. For thicker texture, mash some potatoes directly in the pot. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve and garnish: Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley and a dollop of sour cream if desired.
Notes
Simmer soup gently on low heat to avoid burning. Use smoked sausage for authentic smoky flavor. Mashing some potatoes in the soup adds creaminess without extra cream. Season gradually to avoid over-salting. Leftovers taste better the next day. Avoid freezing to prevent texture changes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximatel
- Calories: 320
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 18
Keywords: German potato soup, sausage soup, comfort food, easy soup recipe, autumn soup, creamy potato soup, smoked sausage soup