Description
This Kielbasa Potato Soup is a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for chilly days. Creamy and flavorful, it’s a satisfying meal on its own.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 14 oz kielbasa sausage, sliced into rounds
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil: In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Cook the sliced kielbasa until browned on both sides, about 5–6 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Cook onion and garlic: In the same pot, cook the chopped onion until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add potatoes and broth: Stir in diced potatoes, chicken broth, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Finish soup: Stir in milk and heavy cream. Return kielbasa to the pot and simmer for another 5–7 minutes. Adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
Notes:
- For a thicker soup, mash some potatoes before adding cream.
- Add carrots or celery for extra texture.
- Try turkey kielbasa for a leaner option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
