German-Style Potato Soup Recipe

Name: German-Style Potato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb bacon, diced; 5 ounces green onions, thinly sliced; 1 cup flour; 1 gallon water; 4 ounces ham soup base; 1 ounce chicken soup base; 3 ounces sugar; 1/2 cup white vinegar; 2 lbs white potatoes, peeled and diced; 2 cups half-and-half

Servings: persons

1 lb bacon, diced
5 ounces green onions, thinly sliced
1 cup flour
1 gallon water
4 ounces ham soup base
1 ounce chicken soup base
3 ounces sugar
1/2 cup white vinegar
2 lbs white potatoes, peeled and diced
2 cups half-and-half

1
In a large soup kettle, cook bacon over medium heat until lightly browned.
2
Do not drain.
3
Stir in onions; saute two minutes.
4
Add flour, stirring until blended and evenly cooked; two to three minutes.
5
Remove from heat.
6
Add water, ham and chicken bases, and sugar.
7
Mix well.
8
Stir in potatoes; return to heat and bring to a rolling boil.
9
Reduce heat to a gentle boil for fifteen minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
10
Add vinegar and mix well.
11
Simmer two to three minutes.
12
Add half-and-half; mix well.
13
Heat to a simmer; stir often.
14
Serve hot garnished with additional green onions, bacon bits, and/or chopped hard-boiled eggs.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb bacon, diced, 5 ounces green onions, thinly sliced, 1 cup flour, 1 gallon water, and more.

Yes, German-Style Potato Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

German-Style Potato Soup

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