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German Kartoffelsuppe Potato Soup

A thick, comforting potato soup with carrots, celery and a hint of marjoram. Hearty enough for a main.

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  • Time45 mins
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £3.20 a head

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

4 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Soften the onion, carrots and celery in the oil in a large pan for 8 minutes.

    8 min
  2. 2

    Add the potatoes, stock, marjoram and bay leaves. Bring to the boil and simmer for 20 minutes until the potatoes are very soft.

    20 min
  3. 3

    Remove the bay leaves. Mash about a third of the soup with a potato masher so it is thick but still chunky.

  4. 4

    Season with pepper and taste.

  5. 5

    Serve in bowls topped with parsley.

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