German Potato Soup

Cozy up with a warm bowl of German Potato Soup, a hearty and traditional comfort food perfect for chilly days. This rustic soup combines tender potatoes, sweet carrots, aromatic leeks, and smoky kielbasa sausage simmered in a flavorful broth infused with garlic, celery, and a hint of nutmeg. The optional mashing or blending step adds a velvety creaminess to the texture while keeping it satisfyingly chunky. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this one-pot wonder captures the essence of wholesome German cuisine. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, it’s an ideal dish for weeknight dinners or make-ahead meals. Keywords: German Potato Soup, hearty potato soup, traditional German recipe, kielbasa soup, comforting soup recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1000 grams Potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet)
• 200 grams Carrots
• 1 medium Leeks
• 2 stalks Celery stalks
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves
• 200 grams Smoked sausage (Kielbasa or similar)
• 1000 milliliters Chicken or vegetable broth
• 500 milliliters Water
• 30 grams Butter
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon (or to taste) Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) Black pepper
• 1 pinch Nutmeg (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 leaf Bay leaf

Directions

Step 1

Peel and dice the potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Peel and grate or finely chop the carrots. Slice the leek lengthwise, rinse thoroughly, and slice into thin rounds. Dice the celery and onion. Mince the garlic.

Step 2

Slice the smoked sausage into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

Step 3

In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion, garlic, leek, celery, and carrots. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and fragrant.

Step 4

Add the potatoes, bay leaf, chicken or vegetable broth, and water to the pot. Stir well. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 5

Add the smoked sausage to the soup and continue to simmer for an additional 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

Step 6

Season the soup with salt, black pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg (if using). Stir well to combine.

Step 7

Remove the bay leaf. If you prefer a creamier texture, use a potato masher to mash some of the potatoes directly in the pot, or use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup.

Step 8

Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Step 9

Serve the soup hot, garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3320.4 grams (3320.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1973

Total Fat 92.90g	119%
Saturated Fat 36.00g	180%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.30g
Cholesterol 165mg	55%
Sodium 8059mg	350%
Total Carbohydrate 238.60g	87%
Dietary Fiber 24.60g	88%
Total Sugars 33.80g
Protein 55.00g	110%

Vitamin D 5IU	24%
Calcium 475mg	37%
Iron 13mg	71%
Potassium 5587mg	119%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.6%

Protein: 10.9%

Carbs: 47.5%