German Potato Bacon Soup

Name: German Potato Bacon Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 0.25 cup butter; 2 yellow onions, diced small; 4 slices bacon, diced small; 1 bay leaf; 2 quarts chicken broth; 4 russet potatoes, diced; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1 teaspoon caraway seed; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 3 ounces sour cream

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I got this German potato soup recipe from Lisa Brill at Spurwing Country Club as part of the annual Octoberfest that the club hosts. It's a great soup and different from the average potato soup! Great wintertime soup.

Recipe by Joe Werner

Updated on November 4, 2022

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

8

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Ingredients

¼ cup butter
2 yellow onions, diced small
4 slices bacon, diced small
1 bay leaf
2 quarts chicken broth
4 russet potatoes, diced
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 teaspoon caraway seed
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 ounces sour cream

Directions

Melt butter in a stockpot over medium heat; add onions, bacon, and bay leaf. Cook and stir until onions are nearly transparent, 5 to 7 minutes.
Pour chicken broth into the pot; add potatoes, flour, marjoram, caraway seed, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
Stir sour cream into soup; cook another 1 to 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

226	Calories
11g	Fat
27g	Carbs
6g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 226
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g	14%
Saturated Fat 6g	29%
Cholesterol 30mg	10%
Sodium 1119mg	49%
Total Carbohydrate 27g	10%
Dietary Fiber 4g	13%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 6g
Vitamin C 25mg	127%
Calcium 44mg	3%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 581mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.