German Potato Soup (Kartoffelsuppe)

Ingredients

• 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 leeks, sliced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 4 slices bacon, diced
• 1 tbsp butter
• salt, pepper, nutmeg to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Fry bacon until crispy. Set aside. In the same pot, melt butter and sauté leeks and carrots for 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add potatoes and broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.

3. 3

   Partially blend with an immersion blender (leave some chunks).

4. 4

   Stir in cream, season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

5. 5

   Serve topped with crispy bacon bits and fresh parsley.