How to Make Kartoffelsuppe nach Bayrischer Art (Bavarian Potato Soup) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Kartoffelsuppe nach Bayrischer Art, or Bavarian Potato Soup, is a classic German dish that is hearty, comforting, and perfect for a cold day. This soup originates from Bavaria, a region in southern Germany known for its rich culinary traditions and love for hearty, flavorful dishes. Bavarian Potato Soup is a staple in many Bavarian households and is often served during the fall and winter months.

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Ingredients

  • 2 links pork sausage
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, or to taste
  • 4 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 4 carrots, cubed
  • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • 1 leek, trimmed and cubed
  • 3 scallions, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 cube vegetable bouillon
  • 6 cups hot water
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 pinch dried marjoram, or to taste
  • 1 pinch sweet paprika, or to taste
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg, or to taste
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 bunch fresh chives, chopped
  • ¼ cup sour cream (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 3 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 48 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Place sausages in a small pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until no longer pink in the center, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain. Cut into slices.
  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook potatoes in hot oil, stirring often, until they start to crisp on the edges, about 8 minutes. Stir in carrots, onions, leek, scallions, and garlic.
  • Dissolve vegetable bouillon in hot water; pour into the pot. Season soup with salt, black pepper, marjoram, paprika, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and cook, covered, until carrots are tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Stir sausage slices, parsley, and chives into soup. Simmer until flavors combine, about 5 minutes. Stir in sour cream just before serving.
  • Nutrition

    394 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 12mg
    • Sodium: 524mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 66g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 93mg
    • Calcium: 133mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 1687mg