BETTY'S BAVARIAN POTATO AND SAUSAGE SOUP

Betty's Bavarian potato and sausage soup image

Provided by Betty Bramanis @RecipesandSmallTalk

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon(s) butter
1 large onion, diced
2 large carrots, diced small
3 celery stalks, diced small
1/2 pound(s) bacon, diced
5 - 6 potatoes, peeled and diced medium-sized
1 teaspoon(s) fennel seed
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
8 - 10 juniper berries
12 cups water
2 teaspoon(s) beef bouillon
4 dried bay leaves
1 pound continental frankfurts, sliced into thin coins
Salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon(s) cracked pepper
1 cup(s) cream

Steps:

In a large heavy based saucepan, heat the butter until melted over a medium high heat. Fry the onions until translucent. Add the carrots, celery and bacon. Fry for 3 - 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the fennel seeds and marjoram, fry until fragrant - about 30 to 60 seconds.
Add the water, potatoes, bay leaves, juniper berries, bullion, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir every now and then.
Add the sliced sausages and simmer for another 5 - 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and add the cream. Stir through and serve.
Try to remove the juniper berries and bay leaves when fishing into bowls.