How to Make German Potato Bacon Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

German Potato Bacon Soup, also known as Kartoffelsuppe mit Speck, is a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold winter's day. This classic German soup is filled with chunks of tender potatoes, savory bacon, and aromatic vegetables, all cooked in a rich and flavorful broth.

One of the best things about this soup is how simple and easy it is to make. With just a few basic ingredients and minimal prep work, you can have a pot of delicious homemade soup ready to enjoy in no t...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter
  • 2 yellow onions, diced small
  • 4 slices bacon, diced small
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 quarts chicken broth
  • 4 russet potatoes, diced
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seed
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 ounces sour cream

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Melt butter in a stockpot over medium heat; add onions, bacon, and bay leaf. Cook and stir until onions are nearly transparent, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Pour chicken broth into the pot; add potatoes, flour, marjoram, caraway seed, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir sour cream into soup; cook another 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    226 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 30mg
    • Sodium: 1119mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 25mg
    • Calcium: 44mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 581mg