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German Potato Soup (Kartoffelsuppe)

December 29, 2022 by Kimberly Killebrew Ā· 101 Comments

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This German potato soup recipe is loaded with healthy veggies, savory bacon, and is absolutely JAM-PACKED with FLAVOR! And that flavor is ever better the next day so be sure to double recipe for leftovers!

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One of my all-time favorite brothy soups is a classic German potato soup. Ā I grew up in Stuttgart, Germany cooking with my Bavarian mother on a regular basis. Ā She would give me age-appropriate tasks from the time I was three or four years old and once I was a teenager I started exploring recipes on my own and preparing meals without supervision. Ā I remember two of the very first dishes I made by myself was a Winter vegetable cobbler and a brothy German potato soup.

I can still remember the aroma that filled our family kitchen from the bacon, caramelized onions and leek as the soup simmered, announcing the promise of a delicious meal ahead. Ā I received glowing reviews from my Oma and Opa when my mom suggested I make that same soup for them at our next visit. Ā They loved it and my confidence was bolstered. From there I continued falling deeper and deeper in love with cooking.

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How to Make German Potato Soup:Ā  Key Ingredients

This soup features several key ingredients that combine to make a characteristic German-flavored soup.

Celeriac (aka, celery root) is an essential component of many German soups. Ā It’s part of the standard medley of soup vegetables known as “Suppengrün” (translated as “soup greens”) that consists of carrots, celeriac, leek and parsley, the ingredients that, along with bacon, really give soups that “German” flavor.

You’ll find Suppengrün called for in many German soup recipes and to omit any of them does the flavor of the soup a major injustice. Ā If you haven’t cooked much with leek or celeriac, once you taste them in this soup you’ll understand – they’re delicious!

celeriac and leek

Aside from the Suppengrün, bacon plays a major role.  Enjoying a bowl of this classic German potato soup without bacon is almost unthinkable!  (We love our bacon.)  In combination with the vegetables it is the perfect marriage of flavors.

Lastly, quality chicken broth is a must. Ā Ever since I first tasted Aneto’s 100% all-natural chicken broth a few years ago, it has remained my favorite and top recommended brand of broth. Ā Why? Ā Because Aneto is the ONLY broth manufacturer that makes broth the way we do at home: Ā The freshest ingredients slow-simmered for hours in a large pot (only theirs is gigantic). Ā No fillers, no artificial or “natural” flavors, no “condensed” this or that, no powders – just pure, whole vegetables and real chicken made into a wonderful broth you can feel good about eating.

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Now on to making that delicious German soup!

There are many regional versions of potato soup in Germany, each region adding their own unique touch.Ā  But the two general types of potato soup are either brothy or creamy.Ā  This version is a classic brothy potato soup and I’m confident you’re going to LOVE it!

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German Potato Soup Recipe

Let’s get started!

Fry the bacon, then add the onions and cook until golden, 6-8 minutes.Ā  Add the garlic and cook for another minute.Ā  Add the vegetables.

frying bacon and onions

Add the chicken broth and the herbs.

cooking veggies adding broth

Bring it to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer 30-40 minutes.

Add the parsley and simmer for another minute.

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Add salt and pepper to taste.

german potato soup recipe authentic traditional bacon leek celeriac best swabian brothy

Serve and enjoy!

This is a great make-ahead soup as the flavor is even better the next day!

german potato soup recipe authentic traditional bacon leek celeriac best swabian brothy

For more delicious German soups be sure to try our:

  • Sauerkraut Soup
  • FlƤdlesuppe
  • Maultaschen Soup
  • German Pea Soup

German Potato Soup

Kimberly Killebrew
This delicious, authentic German Potato Soup is packed full of veggies and TONS of flavor - It will satisfy both body and soul!
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4.87 from 36 votes
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Course Soup
Cuisine German
Servings 6
Calories 327 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 8 ounces bacon ,diced
  • 1 large onion ,chopped
  • 1 clove garlic ,minced
  • 2 pounds waxy potatoes ,chopped into 1/4 inch pieces
  • 1 large leek ,sliced and thoroughly washed
  • 3 carrots ,diced
  • 1 1/2 cups diced celeriac (aka, celery root)
  • 2 tomatoes ,diced
  • 6 cups quality chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions
 

  • Fry the bacon then add the onion and cook until golden, 6-8 minutes.  Add the garlic and cook for another minute.  Add all remaining ingredients except for the parsley.  Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer 30-40 minutes.
  • Add the parsley and simmer for another minute.  Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Note: This is a great make-ahead soup as the flavor is even better the next day!

Nutrition

Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g
Keyword German Potato Soup
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Originally published on The Daring Gourmet October 12, 2017

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  1. Trudy Romero says

    February 20, 2023 at 7:39 am

    Hi Kimberley;

    This German Potatoe Soup is the very best. We love it.
    Thank you for this recipe.

    TR-Toronto/On./Canada

    Reply
    • Kimberly Killebrew says

      February 20, 2023 at 2:37 pm

      I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Trudy, thank you very much for the feedback!

      Reply
  2. Judy says

    January 22, 2023 at 12:17 pm

    Kimberly, I love your site! Could you recommend a family meal German cookbook? Thanks

    Reply
    • Kimberly Killebrew says

      January 22, 2023 at 3:41 pm

      Thank you so much, Judy! :) I am extremely picky when it comes to German cookbooks and have not been overly impressed with the selection out there made available to the English speaking market. All of the German cookbooks that I love are written by Germans in German and only available in German. There is one exception and that is a cookbook written by former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl’s wife, Hannelore Kohl. It was originally published in German but has been translated into English. I have both versions and there are some differences but the English version is still very good and one that I can recommend for solid recipes of traditional German dishes from various regions around Germany. Here’s is the link to the book on Amazon and I’ve also seen it available at Thriftbooks: https://www.amazon.com/Culinary-Voyage-Through-Germany/dp/0789203219?&linkCode=ll1&tag=thedargou09-20&linkId=37fac97fd2d09f841c72cd2d8101795f&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

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