Sure, here’s a simple German slow cooker potato soup recipe:
Ingredients:
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Place the diced potatoes, chopped onion, carrots, celery, and minced garlic in the slow cooker.
- Pour the broth over the vegetables. Add dried thyme, dried parsley, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Stir everything together, then cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the vegetables are tender.
- Once the vegetables are cooked, use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth. If you don’t have an immersion blender, you can carefully transfer the soup in batches to a blender and blend until smooth, then return it to the slow cooker.
- Stir in the heavy cream until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Let the soup cook for an additional 15-30 minutes on low to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy your comforting German slow cooker potato soup!
This soup is hearty and flavorful, perfect for a cozy meal on a cold day. Feel free to customize it with your favorite herbs or additional vegetables!
