German style potato soup recipe

German Style Potato Soup recipe

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This German-style potato soup recipe is a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for chilly days. Made with tender potatoes, savory bacon, and a rich broth, this soup is packed with flavor. The addition of carrots, onions, and celery adds depth to the soup, while the use of German spices and herbs gives it an authentic taste. Serve this delicious soup with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and a side of crusty bread for a complete meal.

Keywords: German-style, potato soup, comfort food, hearty, authentic

German style potato soup recipe details

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Ingredients:

1 pound bacon, diced small

5 ounces green onions, thinly sliced

8 ounces all-purpose flour

1 gallon hot water

4 ounces ham base

1 ounce chicken base

3 ounces sugar

1/2 pound medium potatoes, peeled and diced

8 ounces leeks, sliced tops and bottom

1/2 cup white vinegar

2 cups half & half

Instructions:

Garnish with chopped green onions, diced hard-cooked eggs, or bacon chopped fine or crumbled.

Cook bacon in heavy pot until brown. Stir in green onions and saute 2 minutes. Add flour to bacon and onions and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Add hot water, ham base, chicken base, sugar, potatoes, and leeks to the bacon mixture; heat to boiling. Boil for 15 to 20 minutes until potatoes are tender. Add vinegar and mix well. Cook for 2 minutes. Add half & half and simmer, stirring often. When heated through, serve hot with a garnish. Will keep 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator.

Serves: 16

Makes: about 1 gallon