Berlin-Style Potato Soup : German Comfort Food

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Prepare and Boil the Potatoes: Peel the potatoes, cut them into bite-sized pieces, place them in a pot, add enough water to cover them, and boil until tender.

2/ Chop the Vegetables and sausages: Cut the carrots, green onions, celery root and sausages into 1 cm cubes. Finely chop the onions.

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Cook the Bacon: Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the bacon and fry until it releases its aroma.

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Sauté the Onions: Add the chopped onions to the pot and fry until translucent.

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Add and Cook the Vegetables: Add the remaining vegetables to the pot, stir-fry lightly, then add 500 ml of water and bring to a boil.

6/ Season and Simmer: Add the bouillon, bay leaf, allspice, marjoram, salt, and pepper. Stir well, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer.

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Mash the Potatoes: Once the potatoes from Step 1 are soft, carefully drain most of the boiling water into a separate container, but keep some of it aside for later use. Mash the potatoes using a masher until smooth.

8/ Thicken the Soup: Add the mashed potatoes to the large pot. Gradually add the reserved boiling water until the desired thickness is reached. Simmer for a few minutes.

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Add the Sausages: Add the sausages to the pot and simmer for a few more minutes. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.

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Prepare the Toasted Bread (Optional): If desired, cut the bread into 1 cm cubes. Heat a frying pan, add butter, and fry the bread cubes until golden and crispy.

11/ Serve and Garnish: Serve the soup in bowls, top with the toasted bread, and garnish with finely chopped parsley. Enjoy!

⭐️Tips for Making Berlin-Style Potato Soup⭐️

⭐️ Celery Root Substitute
Celery root (Knollensellerie) is not commonly found in Japan. If it’s difficult to obtain, you can substitute it with a small amount of potato. While the flavor is different from regular celery, it still adds a creamy texture to the soup.

⭐️ Serving Suggestions
This hearty soup pairs wonderfully with white bread or even white rice. Try dipping crusty bread into the soup or serving it alongside a bowl of steamed rice for a satisfying meal.

⭐️ Crunchy Bread Topping for Extra Flavor
For an even more delicious experience, don’t skip the toasted bread topping! The crispy texture of toasted bread or croutons contrasts beautifully with the creamy soup, adding a satisfying crunch and enhancing the overall flavor. Simply cube some bread, toast it in a pan with butter, and sprinkle it over the soup before serving.