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Easy German Potato Soup Recipe – Oma's Kartoffelsuppe
Need an easy potato soup recipe? Here's my German version of this traditional comfort food. Add some fresh bread and you've a meal that will WOW your guests!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 3 - 4 slices bacon, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 - 8 potatoes, large dice
- 1 - 2 stalks celery, large dice
- 2 - 3 carrots, large dice
- 1 pound meat (wiener, kielbasa, ham, smoked sausage, etc.)
- 3 - 4 cups water or broth
- salt, pepper, parsley
- Maggi (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a large pot, sauté bacon. Add onion and sauté for several minutes, adding a bit of butter or olive oil if necessary.
- 2
Add potatoes, celery, carrots, and meat. Add sufficient water or broth to cover.
- 3
Bring to boil. Cover and simmer for at least 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
- 4
Season to taste with salt, pepper, parsley and Maggi.