Satisfying German Potato Soup with Sausage
Warm up your winter evenings with this Satisfying German Potato Soup with Sausage. This creamy, hearty dish combines tender potatoes, flavorful vegetables, and savory sausage for a comforting experience in every bowl. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this soup is easy to prepare and even better as leftovers. With its rich flavors and nourishing ingredients, it’s no wonder this recipe is a favorite for cozy nights in.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: German
Ingredients
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- 10 oz chicken sausage
- 2.5 tbsp butter
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1.25 cup leek, using white and light green parts only
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2.25 lb potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tsp marjoram
- 0.75 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp pepper
- 0.5 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 cup half & half
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, celery, leeks, and garlic; sauté until tender.
- Pour in chicken broth and add cubed potatoes. Bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat to low.
- Stir in bay leaves, marjoram, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Simmer for about 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Remove bay leaves and stir in half & half until creamy.
- Serve warm garnished with parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg