KIELBASA POTATO SOUP
This Kielbasa Potato Soup is a hearty, comforting dish with tender potatoes, flavorful kielbasa sausage, and a creamy broth. It's perfect for chilly days and makes for a satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
- 1 lb kielbasa sausage sliced into ½-inch pieces
- 4 medium potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese optional for garnish
- ½ cup sour cream optional for extra creaminess
- Fresh parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the kielbasa slices over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, until they are browned and slightly crispy. Remove the kielbasa from the pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, until softened. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the diced potatoes to the pot, followed by the chicken broth, thyme, paprika, and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Once the potatoes are cooked, stir in the heavy cream and cooked kielbasa. Simmer for another 5 minutes to heat through.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
- For extra creaminess, stir in the sour cream.
- Serve the soup hot, garnished with shredded cheddar cheese and fresh parsley, if desired.
Notes
- You can use reduced-fat cream or half-and-half for a lighter version of the soup.
- If you prefer a thicker soup, mash some of the potatoes in the soup with a potato masher or immersion blender.
- This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove.
- To make it even heartier, add vegetables like carrots or celery to the soup.
- You can make this soup spicier by adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
- Kielbasa can be substituted with other sausages like smoked sausage or bratwurst for a different flavor.