German Potato Soup

Method9 steps · about 45 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Peel potatoes (5 large) and carrots (2 large) and cut into bite size pieces.

   Uses 5 large potatoes · 2 large carrots

2. 2

   Step 2: Cube the onion (1 large).

   Uses 1 large onion

3. 3

   Step 3: Clean the leek (2 stalks) and cut into fine slices. Rinse with water and drain.

   Uses 2 stalks of leek

4. 4

   Step 4: Heat the tablespoon of butter or vegetable oil (1 tbsp.) in a large pot and fry the diced onion until translucent.

   Uses 1 tbsp. butter or vegetable oil · diced onion

5. 5

   Step 5: Add the leek and fry briefly with the onions.

   Uses cleaned sliced leek

6. 6

   Step 6: Add the broth, potatoes, carrots, salt (1 1/2 tbsp.), pepper (1 tsp.), nutmeg (1 tsp.), marjoram (1 tsp.) and bay leaves (3).

   Uses 8 cups chicken or vegetable broth (2 quarts) · potato and carrot pieces · 1 1/2 tbsp. salt · 1 tsp. pepper · 1 tsp. ground nutmeg · 1 tsp. ground marjoram · 3 bay leaves

7. 7

   Step 7: Simmer covered on medium-high heat for about 20 min.

   Simmer soup · 20 minUses seasoned potato soup

8. 8

   Step 8: In the meantime, slice the franks (6) and chop the parsley (1 bunch) finely.

   Uses 6 franks · 1 bunch parsley

9. 9

   Step 9: Add parsley and sausage slices to the pot and allow to sit on low heat for about 10 min.

   Simmer with sausage · 10 minUses sliced franks and chopped parsley · simmered potato soup