• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Cheerful Cook
  • All Recipes
  • By Course
    • Appetizers
    • Breakfast
    • Desserts
    • German Recipes
    • Main Dishes
    • Salad
    • Side Dishes
    • Soup & Stews
  • Life
    • Gift Guides
    • Quotes
    • Blogging
    • About
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • 🥧 Desserts
  • 🥘 Main Dishes
  • 🧆 Side Dishes
  • 🥗 Salads
  • 🥟 Appetizers
  • 🥐 Breakfast + Brunch
  • 🇩🇪 German Recipes
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×
    Soup & Stews

    Home > Recipes > Soup & Stews > German Potato Soup

    German Potato Soup

    By Maike | Published: May 2, 2022 | Modified: June 7, 2022

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

    PIN RECIPE Jump to Recipe

    This homemade creamy German Potato Soup (German: Kartoffelsuppe mit Wiener Würstchen) will warm you from the inside out!

    A spoonful of creamy German Potato Soup served in a white bow.

    Imagine your favorite bowl of soup. It's like that but better! The rich, earthy flavors come from combining potatoes with classic root vegetables. And adding sausages. Well, we're Germans and love to add sausages whenever we can. 😉

    Table of Contents show
    1 Why We Love This German Potato Soup Recipe
    2 Ingredients
    3 German Pronunciation
    4 Variations
    5 How To Make German Potato Soup with Wiener Sausages
    6 Recipe Success Tips
    7 Recipe Success Tips
    8 Leftovers
    9 More Popular Soups You'll Love
    10 German Potato Soup With Wiener Sausages

    Why We Love This German Potato Soup Recipe

    EASY - If you're looking for an easy soup recipe - this is it in a nutshell. First, cook the potatoes and veggies in beef broth until tender, then add cream and nutmeg. Blend and add diced Wiener sausages. It doesn't get much easier than this.

    COMMON INGREDIENTS - Potatoes, soup greens, broth, cream, and wieners are all you'll need.

    HOME COOKED COMFORT - This hearty soup is a classic German Potato Soup recipe. At this point, I should add that it is by no means the only potato soup recipe in Germany. The thing with German food is that there tend to be regional differences. But it's the recipe I grew up with and my favorite.

    RELATED RECIPE: Old-Fashioned Potato Soup

    Ingredients

    For a detailed, printable ingredient list, please use the recipe below.

    Ingredients needed to make classic German Potato Soup (Kartoffelsuppe).
    Ingredients needed to make German Potato Soup

    POTATOES - I typically use Russet Potatoes, but you can also use Red Potatoes. Both are creamy and delicious and work well.

    SOUP GREENS - You'll find pre-packaged soup greens in the grocery aisle of most supermarkets. They usually include a few root vegetables like parsnip and/or turnip, onion, carrot, celery root, and leek.

    The mixes might vary, so sometimes, you might also have green onions in the mix. Mine also has fresh parsley and a little bit of fresh dill. Others might include a bit of thyme or rosemary. Using soup greens adds so much flavor, richness, and texture to this soup.

    BROTH - I use and recommend beef broth, but there are other options. See below.

    NUTMEG - Did you know that Germans love Nutmeg? It's true. You'll find it in recipes like German Potato Pancakes and Spätzle. You can use ground nutmegs. However, I prefer to order whole nutmegs and grind them with a zester. By the way, I also store most of my nuts in airtight containers in the refrigerator.

    HEAVY CREAM - Adds to the creaminess.

    WIENER SAUSAGE - In Germany, you'll find this type of sausage is most often served in a glass jar. In US supermarkets you'll find them packaged in the same aisle as bacon and smoked sausage.

    German Pronunciation

    Ever wonder how to pronounce "Kartoffelsuppe mit Wiener Würstchen" (potato soup with Wieners) in German?

    Variations

    VEGETARIAN RECIPE - If you want to have a vegetarian potato soup. Skip the Wiener sausages and use vegetable broth (or vegetable stock) instead of beef broth.

    CHICKEN BROTH - I don't use chicken broth (or chicken stock) myself. It doesn't work well with the Wiener sausages I'm adding, but if you don't add beef or pork sausage. But if you skip the sausage, chicken broth will work, too. Just not my favorite.

    BAY LEAF - My recipe delivers big flavors with the least amount of ingredients and work. You don't need it, but it's an option if you like an extra boost of flavor.

    BEEF FRANKS - If you can't find Wiener sausages try Beef Franks.

    How To Make German Potato Soup with Wiener Sausages

    Collage of 4 images showing how to make German Potato Soup.
    1. Combine potatoes and vegetables in a large pot. Fill with beef broth and bring to a boil.
    2. Reduce heat and cook until the vegetables are tender. Add nutmeg and heavy cream and simmer for a few minutes.
    3. Use an immersion blender and blend you have creamy potato soup.
    4. Add the Wiener sausage to the blended soup and combine. Simmer until the sausages are warm. If desired, season with salt and black pepper.

    Recipe Success Tips

    A spoonful of creamy German Potato Soup with Wiener sausage served from a white bowl.

    Recipe Success Tips

    • BLENDER: If you don't have an immersion blender, you can transfer the soup into a regular blender. Blend until smooth and return the blended soup into the pot or large saucepan.
    • POTATO MASHER: If you don't have a blender you can always use a potato masher.
    • FRESH BREAD: If you're wondering what to serve with this delicious potato soup try some fresh bread or bread rolls. It's a filling meal so you don't need much more than that. But if you want you can always serve it with a side salad such as Classic German Cucumber Salad or a Creamy Cucumber Salad (yes we Germans like our cucumbers).

    Leftovers

    STORE - Transfer any leftover soup into an airtight container. You can store the soup for up to three days in your fridge.

    REHEAT ON THE STOVE - Reheating German Potato Soup couldn't be easier. You can heat the soup on the stovetop over medium-low to medium heat until hot.

    REHEAT IN THE MICROWAVE - Depending on how powerful your microwave is, reheating takes just a few minutes. Tip: Reheat for 30 seconds, stir and heat for another 30 seconds. Repeat until warm.

    More Popular Soups You'll Love

    Sweet Potato Soup - If you like sweet potatoes, this soup is a must-try.

    Chicken and Potato Soup - This soup is one of my favorites. It's easy to make and super flavorful.

    French Onion Soup - With this recipe, you'll easily compete with the best restaurants.

    Shrimp Chowder - This is one of my favorite year-round soups. Quick to make but delivers big on flavor.

    Pumpkin Soup - Made with canned pumpkin. Quick, easy, and delicious.

    Did you try our recipe? Please take a moment to rate the recipe below!

    A spoonful of creamy German Potato Soup with Wiener sausage served from a white bowl.

    German Potato Soup With Wiener Sausages

    This creamy potato soup is incredibly flavorful and filling. Enjoy with a slice of crusty bread and you've entered comfort food heaven.
    Pin Comment Share by Text Save Saved!
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Author: Maike

    Ingredients

    • 2 pounds russet potatoes Russet or red potatoes, peeled and diced
    • 1 package soup greens washed, peeled, and diced
    • 32 ounces vegetable broth
    • 4-6 links Wieners aka Vienna Sausages, diced
    • ½ cup heavy cream
    • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
    Prevent your phone from going dark

    Instructions

    • Add diced potatoes and the other vegetables to a large pot or saucepan. Add beef broth bring to a boil. Reduce to medium heat and cook until the vegetables are tender. About 15 minutes.
    • Add nutmeg and heavy cream. Use an immersion blender and blend until the soup is creamy.
    • Add the diced sausages and continue to simmer for a couple of minutes until the sausages are warm. If desired season to taste with salt and pepper.
    PRINT RECIPE

    Notes

    Blender Options
    If you don't have an immersion blender transfer the soup into a regular blender and blend until smooth. Transfer soup back to the pot and proceed as described. 
    If you don't have a blender you can use a potato masher. 
    Soup Green
    The mixes might vary a bit. They are typically pre-packaged. Some supermarkets even offer pre-cut version. They should include a few root vegetables such as a turnip and/or parsnip. 
    You can of course buy the vegetables individually but you're going to have a lot of leftovers. 
    Nutrition
    Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 971mg | Potassium: 1136mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 4531IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 3mg
    EMAIL FRIENDSGet Our Latest Recipes Straight To Your Inbox
    PINTEREST FRIENDSLet's Be Friends on Pinterest @cheerfulcook!

    • Share
    • Tweet
    • Yum
    June 07, 2022

    More Simple Recipe Ideas

    • A spoonful of freshly cooked beef stew
      Beef Stew
    • a bowl of chicken chili
      Chicken Chili
    • Closeup of a French Onion Soup in a white bowl.
      French Onion Soup
    • a spoonful of ground beef goulash
      Goulash
    • Hungarian Goulash served in white bowl over egg noodles
      Hungarian Goulash
    • Mushroom Soup
      Mushroom Soup
    • A spoonful of freshly cooked Old-Fashioned potato soup.
      Old Fashioned Potato Soup
    • a spoonful of last minute pumpkin soup taken from a white bowl
      Pumpkin Soup
    • a spoonful of loaded Sweet Potato Soup
      Sweet Potato Soup
    Hi, friends. My name is Maike. Nice to meet you. I am the blogger behind the Cheerful Cook. A Comfort Food blog where we celebrate easy German American recipes all year long
    About the AuthorMaike
    Hi There, I’m Maike! A German girl turned American sharing hundreds of easy, homemade comfort food recipes perfect for everyday cooking.
    Read More
    Never Miss A New Recipe
    Subscribe to receive the newest recipes,tips, tricks.

    Never Miss A New Recipe

    Please wait...

    You successfully subscribed!

    Primary Sidebar

    Hi, friends. My name is Maike. Nice to meet you. I am the blogger behind the Cheerful Cook. A Comfort Food blog where we celebrate easy German American recipes all year long

    Hi there, I’m Maike!

    A German girl turned American who loves to share my favorite comfort food recipes. Browse through hundreds of easy, homemade recipes perfect for everyday cooking. LEARN MORE… 

    New Recipes

    homemade French Onion Dip in a white bowl

    French Onion Dip

    A spoonful of creamy German Potato Soup with Wiener sausage served from a white bowl.

    German Potato Soup

    a spoonful of hot glazed candied carrots

    Candied Carrots

    Amish Macaroni salad in a white bowl

    Amish Macaroni Salad

    Never Miss A New Recipe

    Please wait...

    You successfully subscribed!

    Popular Recipes

    freshly baked chicken served over spaghetti pasta

    Chicken Parmesan

    a bowl of authentic German Cucumber Salad

    Oma's German Cucumber Salad

    Perfectly honey roasted sweet potatoes

    Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes

    Footer

    • Home
    • Recipes
    • Life
    • About
    • Disclosure + Privacy

    Copyright © 2022 Cheerful Cook

    • Pin
    • Share
    • Tweet
    • Yum