German Potato Soup (Kartoffelsuppe)

• portions: 6 servings
• temps actif: 15 minutes
• temps total: 45 minutes

Ingrédients

8 ounces bacon (,diced)

1 large onion (,chopped)

1 clove garlic (,minced)

2 pounds waxy potatoes (,chopped into 1/4 inch pieces)

1 large leek (,sliced and thoroughly washed)

3 carrots (,diced)

1 1/2 cups diced celery

2 tomatoes (,diced)

6 cups quality chicken broth

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary

1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram

3/4 teaspoon sea salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 bay leaf

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Fry the bacon then add the onion and cook until golden, 6-8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Add all remaining ingredients except for the parsley. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer 30-40 minutes.

Add the parsley and simmer for another minute. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Note: This is a great make-ahead soup as the flavor is even better the next day!

Nutrition

• Calories: 327 kcal
• Lipides Totaux: 15 g
• Lipides Saturés: 5 g
• Glucides Totaux: 37 g
• Protéines: 10 g