Description
Hearty potato kielbasa soup melds Polish comfort with creamy potato richness. Smoky kielbasa and tender potatoes create a satisfying meal perfect for warming cold nights. You’ll savor each spoonful of this rustic, flavorful soup.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (0.45 kilograms) kielbasa sausage, sliced
- 4 cups chicken broth
Vegetables:
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Herbs, Seasoning, and Dairy:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium temperature. Sear kielbasa slices until golden brown, creating rich caramelized edges. Transfer browned sausage to a separate plate.
- Use the same pot to sauté diced onions until translucent and softened, approximately 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook briefly, releasing aromatic flavors.
- Pour chicken broth into the pot. Introduce cubed potatoes, sliced carrots, and chopped celery. Sprinkle dried thyme and parsley for herbal depth. Season with salt and pepper to enhance overall taste profile.
- Elevate heat to achieve a rolling boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cover and allow vegetables to tenderize, approximately 20 minutes, until potatoes and carrots reach desired softness.
- Incorporate heavy cream, creating a luxurious and velvety texture. Return kielbasa back into the pot, ensuring even distribution and thorough reheating. Simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes to meld flavors and warm through completely.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by using smoked kielbasa for a deeper, richer taste profile.
- Customize spice levels by adding red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce for extra warmth.
- Make the soup gluten-free by ensuring your chicken broth is certified gluten-free and using alternative thickeners like cornstarch if needed.
- Create a lighter version by substituting heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk, reducing the overall calorie content while maintaining creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg