Transport yourself to a cozy Bavarian Gasthaus with this hearty and flavorful potato soup. Loaded with tender potatoes, savory sausage, and a medley of garden vegetables, this Kartoffelsuppe is a complete meal in a bowl, perfect for warming up on a chilly day.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
Carbohydrate
66 g
Cholesterol
12 mg
Fiber
10 g
Protein
11 g
Saturated Fat
3 g
Sodium
524 mg
Sugar
7 g
Fat
11 g
Unsaturated Fat
0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
12 mins
Poach the Sausage (10-15 minutes): Place the sausages in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer until cooked through. Drain and slice into rounds.
02
Step
10 mins
Sauté the Potatoes and Vegetables (10 minutes): In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the cubed potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to lightly brown. Add the carrots, onions, leek, scallions, and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
03
Step
30 mins
Simmer the Soup (30 minutes): Dissolve the vegetable bouillon cube in the hot water and pour into the pot with the vegetables. Season with salt, pepper, marjoram, paprika, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the potatoes and carrots are tender.
04
Step
5 mins
Finish and Serve (5 minutes): Stir in the sliced sausage, parsley, and chives. Simmer for another 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Just before serving, stir in the sour cream. Garnish with extra sour cream, if desired. Serve hot.
For a richer flavor, use chicken or beef broth instead of water and vegetable bouillon.
Feel free to add other vegetables such as celery root (celeriac) or parsnips.
If you don't have fresh herbs, dried herbs can be substituted, but use about half the amount.
Adjust the amount of sour cream to your liking. You can also use crème fraîche.
For a vegetarian version, omit the sausage and add a can of drained and rinsed white beans or chickpeas for added protein.
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Lucious Feil
Jun 22, 2025Easy to follow recipe and the soup turned out amazing. The nutmeg adds a really nice touch.
Sydnie Labadie
Apr 10, 2025I added a splash of apple cider vinegar at the end for a bit of brightness and it was delicious!
Ally Yost
Mar 25, 2025This soup is so comforting and flavorful! My family loved it, especially on a cold night.
Rosella Ziemann
Mar 24, 2025I substituted kielbasa for the Regensburger sausage and it worked perfectly. Will definitely make this again!