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German Potato Soup

Thick, creamy and oh so good! This easy soup recipe is packed full of tender potatoes, onions, celery and savory.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 12 medium potatoes
  • 1 large yellow onion chopped
  • 4 stalks celery sliced
  • 2 teaspoon savory
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 3 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 fresh parsley for garnish, optional

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Add potatoes, onions, celery, salt, pepper, savory and 8 cups water to a large pot on high heat. Boil until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool a few minutes.
  • Stir in heavy cream and buttermilk. Return pot to stove on medium low heat.
  • Make a cornstarch slurry with cornstarch and 3 tbsp water by whisking together. Add to soup and whisk to combine. Heat, whisking often, until soup reaches desired thickness. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

This soup is best served hot and pairs wonderfully with crusty bread.