Radish Potato Soup - Rettich Kartoffel Suppe

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Jennifer McGavin
Jennifer McGavin
Jennifer McGavin learned to cook German food while living in Germany for 11 years and has worked in the food industry for many years.
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Updated on 02/7/23
Radish potato soup - rettich kartoffel suppe
J.McGavin
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Total: 35 mins
Servings: 6 to 8 servings
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
141 Calories
2g Fat
23g Carbs
3g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6 to 8
Amount per serving
Calories 141
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 625mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 23g 9%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 3g
Vitamin C 15mg 77%
Calcium 30mg 2%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 630mg 13%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

Radishes are very popular vegetables in Germany and eaten both raw and cooked. Radish salads are often served alongside Pellkartoffeln (simple, boiled potatoes) for a light meal and this match-up continues as a potato soup with radish. Winter radishes are more common for cooking, but white summer radishes can be used, too.

Ingredients

  • 1 small onion, diced

  • 1 clove garlic

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 1/2 pounds potatoes

  • 6 ounces white wine

  • 3 1/2 cups vegetable broth

  • 3/4 pound Black Spanish radish, or white summer radish

  • 3/4 cup cream, optional

  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

  • 1 dash freshly ground black pepper, to taste

  • Croutons, for garnish

Steps to Make It

  1. Dice the onion, garlic, and peel and dice the potatoes. Heat the oil in a saucepan and sauté the onion until translucent. Add the potatoes and continue to cook for a few minutes, then add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.

  2. Pour in the white wine to deglaze and cook, stirring until the wine is almost gone. Add the broth and simmer until the potatoes are soft.

  3. While the potatoes are cooking, peel the radish and cut into thin slices. Add to the potatoes and cook for about 5 minutes, or until soft.

  4. If you wish, puree the soup and then return to pan. Add the cream (optional) and salt and pepper to taste. You may also leave it chunky.

  5. Serve hot with buttered croutons, or add sliced sausage and heat through.

Vegan Style: You can leave out the cream entirely since the puree is quite thick and does not need it for substance.

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