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Easy Potato Soup Recipe: Oma's Kartoffelsuppe

Easy Potato Soup Recipe! This hearty traditional German-inspired dish is packed with tender potatoes, veggies, and smoked sausage for a comforting meal everyone will love. 

Servings:

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon (14 g) butter, bacon grease, or olive oil
• 1 onion, large dice (about 150 g)
• 3 - 4 smoked sausages (wieners, kielbasa, Polish sausage, etc.) (about 300-400 g)
• 3 pounds potatoes, large dice (about 1.4 kg)
• 1 - 2 ribs celery, large dice (about 100-200 g)
• 2 - 3 carrots, peeled, large dice (about 150-200 g)
• 2 teaspoons Vegeta (optional)
• 6 cups water or chicken broth (about 1.5 liters)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• fresh parsley to garnish

Instructions:

1. Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Sauté the onions until translucent.
2. In a large pot, add the potatoes, onions, celery, carrots, and sausages. Pour in the water (adding more if needed to cover the vegetables). Stir in about 1 teaspoon of Vegeta powder (or salt), reserving the rest for final seasoning if needed.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for at least 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender.
4. Optionally, for a creamier texture, remove the sausages and use an immersion blender or potato masher to purée a portion of the soup, leaving some chunks of potatoes and veggies if desired. 
5. Adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper, and the remaining Vegeta powder as needed.
6. Sprinkle chopped parsley over the top before serving. Enjoy your soup hot with a side of crusty bread.

Notes/Hints:

• Adjust thickness by adding more water or broth if needed. For creaminess, lightly mash the potatoes or stir in 2 to 3 tablespoons of instant mashed potato flakes.
• Pierce sausages in several places before adding to the soup to release flavor. Slice into pieces before serving.
• Add ½ teaspoon celery seed, some nutmeg and/or add a splash of Maggi.
• Add 1 to 2 cups of chopped cauliflower or mushrooms. For a sweet touch, add 1 or 2 sliced parsnips.
• Garnish with some chopped green onions.
• Use bouillon cubes to turn the water into a broth to use instead.

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01.15.2025 revision update