German Potato Soup (Kartoffelsuppe) with Kielbasa
A hearty and comforting German potato soup enriched with savory kielbasa and fresh herbs, perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 2 lbs potatoes (peeled, washed, and diced)
- 2 medium yellow onions (chopped small)
- 4 medium carrots (peeled and chopped small)
- 1 piece leek (cleaned and chopped)
- 3 stalks celery (chopped small)
Oil
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Meat
- 2 packages Polish kielbasa (sliced)
Broth & Dairy
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup whipping cream
Herbs & Seasonings
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot and sauté onions until translucent.
- Add potatoes, carrots, celery, and leek; cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in broth, bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add kielbasa, parsley, cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, omit kielbasa and use vegetable broth.