Classic German Potato Soup With Sausage – Comfort Food Recipe
Warm, hearty, and full of flavor—this classic German potato soup with sausage is the ultimate comfort food. With tender potatoes, savory sausage, and fresh vegetables simmered together, it’s perfect for cozy nights, family gatherings, or holiday meals.
Equipment
- Large pot or Dutch oven
- Knife + cutting board
- Ladle
- Potato masher or blender (optional)
Ingredients
- 2 lb potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet)
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 12 oz sausage (bratwurst, kielbasa, or smoked sausage), sliced
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp thyme or marjoram
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- ½ cup cream or milk (optional)
- Optional: 1 leek, sliced; 4 oz bacon, cooked & crumbled
- Garnish: fresh parsley or crispy bacon
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Peel and chop potatoes; dice onion, carrots, celery; slice sausage.
- Cook Sausage: Brown sausage in pot, remove, and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In same pot, cook onion, carrots, celery until softened. Add garlic.
- Add Potatoes & Broth: Stir in potatoes, pour broth, add bay leaves and herbs. Simmer 20–25 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Blend (Optional): Mash or blend part of the soup for creaminess, leaving chunks for texture.
- Add Sausage Back: Return sausage, simmer 5 minutes.
- Season: Adjust salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Finish with Cream (Optional): Stir in cream for richness.
- Garnish & Serve: Top with parsley or bacon. Serve hot with crusty bread.
Notes
- Brown sausage first for maximum flavor.
- Use waxy potatoes for chunkier texture, starchy for creamier soup.
- Adjust thickness with extra broth if needed.
- Soup tastes even better the next day—perfect for meal prep.
- Freezes well, though texture may change slightly.