German Potato Soup (Kartoffelsuppe)

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Trim the leek, only retaining the white and slightly green part, discard the rest.

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2. Clean the leek by cutting it vertically in half, wash thoroughly.

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3. Slice the leek in 1/8 inch slices and set aside.

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Peel and dice the onion, set aside.

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5. Slice the Little potatoes in half.

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6. Peel and slice the carrots,

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7. Peel and dice the celeriac, place in a bowl of water so it won't brown with a bit of lemon juice.

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8. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.

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9. Add the onion and leeks and sauté until softened for about 5 minutes.

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10. Add the carrots and drained celeriac and continue to sauté for 2-3 minutes.

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11. Pour in the chicken broth and add the potatoes.

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12. Add the nutmeg, thyme, and season with salt and pepper.

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13. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer with the lid on for 25 minutes.

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14. Stir in the cream and adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper.

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15. Garnish with chopped parsley.