Description
Warm up with this hearty Kielbasa Potato Soup, featuring smoky sausage, tender vegetables, and creamy goodness. Perfect for chilly nights, this comforting soup is a delightful blend of flavors that will satisfy the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb kielbasa sausage, sliced into rounds
- 3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk or heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale, roughly chopped (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Brown the Kielbasa: Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sliced kielbasa sausage and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes. Remove the kielbasa from the pot and set it aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same pot, add the diced onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes, until the onion is translucent and the vegetables are softened.
- Add Potatoes and Broth: Add the diced potatoes and pour in the chicken broth. Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Blend Part of the Soup (Optional): For a thicker texture, use an immersion blender to blend part of the soup directly in the pot or transfer about one cup to a blender, blend until smooth, and return it to the pot.
- Add Milk and Seasonings: Stir in the whole milk or heavy cream, followed by the dried thyme. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Add Kielbasa and Greens: Return the browned kielbasa to the pot. If using, add the chopped spinach or kale and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the greens are wilted.
Notes
- Adjust the seasoning based on your preference.
- Feel free to use low-fat milk for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Polish-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg