German Potato Soup
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 Onion (Diced)
- 3 Garlic Cloves (Minced)
- 1 Large Carrot (Diced)
- 1 Celery Stalk (Diced)
- 1 Pound Potatoes (Medium Sized)
- 3 Cups Vegetable Stock
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 1 Cup Heavy Cream
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- 1 Zest of a Lemon
- 1/4 Cup Green Onions (Sliced)
- 1/2 Teaspoon Cumin
- 1/4 Nutmeg (Optional)
- Salt and Pepper (To Taste)
- Green Onion (To Garnish)
Instructions
- 1 Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Cook until soft and fragrant.
- 2
Add carrot and celery. Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes.- 3
Add the diced potatoes, stock, and bay leaf to pot. Cover and bring to a boil.- 4
Let simmer until vegetables have softened.- 5
Pour in heavy cream and butter. Stir until fully combined.- 6
Using an immersion blender, puree soup to desired consistency.(I like to leave some vegetable chunks!)
- 7
Once blended, add lemon zest, cumin, and nutmeg. Stir to combine.- 8
Stir in green onions and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.- 9
Serve warm and garnish with additional green onions if desired. - 2