Description
Hearty Potato Kielbasa Soup brings Polish comfort straight to your kitchen with smoky sausage and creamy potatoes. Rich flavors blend seamlessly, promising warmth and satisfaction you’ll savor from first spoonful to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound kielbasa, sliced
Vegetables:
- 1.5 pounds potatoes, cubed
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 cup carrots, diced
- 1/2 cup celery, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Dairy and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups heavy cream or milk
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a spacious pot, sear kielbasa over medium heat until golden brown, approximately 3-4 minutes, releasing rich, smoky flavors.
- Introduce minced garlic, diced onions, sliced carrots, and chopped celery, sautéing until vegetables become translucent and aromatic, roughly 5 minutes.
- Pour chicken stock into the pot, add cubed potatoes, and elevate heat to create a rolling boil, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes reach desired tenderness.
- Incorporate heavy cream and selected cheeses, stirring continuously to facilitate smooth melting and integration of dairy elements into the soup’s base.
- Calibrate seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper, allowing flavors to harmonize during a final 5-minute simmering process.
- Terminate cooking by sprinkling freshly chopped parsley across the surface, adding a vibrant, herbaceous finish to the hearty soup.
Notes
- Select high-quality kielbasa for richer flavor and more authentic taste profile.
- Dice vegetables uniformly to ensure consistent cooking and texture throughout the soup.
- Use starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for creamier, thicker soup consistency.
- Swap heavy cream with lighter alternatives like half-and-half or milk for reduced-calorie version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 456 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg