Franconian potato soup with marjoram & bacon
This Franconian potato soup is a classic of hearty, regional cuisine. Aromatic marjoram and spicy bacon give the creamy soup character and make it an ideal dish for cold days. The preparation remains simple, the ingredients stand for seasonal freshness and regional variety. The soup can be served as a starter or main course and offers the ultimate in indulgence.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Main course, Soup
Cuisine Franconian, German, Regional
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 350 kcal
For the potato soup:
- 450 g floury potatoes
- 80 g Smoked bacon
- 1 Onion
- 1 Garlic clove
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 700 ml Vegetable broth
- 2 tsp marjoram fresh or dried
- Salt Pepper, nutmeg
Preparation:
Peel and dice the potatoes
Finely chop the onion and garlic
Cut the bacon into small cubes
Cook the soup:
Heat the butter in a soup pot, render the bacon, add the onion and garlic
Add the potatoes and marjoram, pour in the stock and cook for 20 minutes
Puree and season to taste:
Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 9gFat: 14g
Keyword Bacon, Franconian, Marjoram, Potato soup, regional cuisine, Soup