Kielbasa Potato Soup Recipe
A hearty and comforting Kielbasa Potato Soup featuring crispy kielbasa sausage, tender potatoes, and a creamy cheddar-infused broth, finished with fresh parsley for a flavorful meal perfect for chilly days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Polish
Ingredients
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Sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 300 g (about 10.5 oz) kielbasa sausage, sliced into small pieces
Vegetables
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium carrot, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Soup Base
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 750 g (approximately 1.5 lb) potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1.25 liters (5 cups) chicken broth
- 300 ml (around 1 1/4 cups) whole milk
Finishing Ingredients
- 100 g (roughly 3.5 oz) cheddar cheese, shredded
- 30 g (about 1/2 cup) fresh parsley, coarsely chopped
- Salt and pepper, as desired
Instructions
- Cook the Kielbasa: Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sliced kielbasa and fry for 4-5 minutes until slightly crispy. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same pot, add chopped onion, carrot, and celery to the leftover oil. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Cook the Potatoes: Add diced potatoes and chicken broth to the pot. Increase heat to bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, cover the pot with a lid, and let it simmer for 10-12 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Temper the Soup and Add Kielbasa: Ladle some hot soup into a jug and whisk in the milk to temper it, preventing curdling. Pour the tempered milk mixture back into the pot. Return the cooked kielbasa to the soup.
- Incorporate Cheese and Season: Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted completely. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly. Add chopped parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the Soup: Ladle hot soup into bowls. Optionally, sprinkle extra grated cheddar cheese on top for added flavor. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Tempering the milk ensures it doesn’t curdle when added to the hot soup.
- Using leftovers or substitute sausages can alter the flavor but maintain the hearty texture.
- Add extra crushed red pepper flakes if you prefer a spicier soup.
- For a thicker soup, mash some of the cooked potatoes before adding the kielbasa back in.
- Fresh parsley adds a bright contrast to the rich flavors—don’t skip it.
Keywords: kielbasa soup, potato soup, sausage soup, creamy soup, hearty soup, Polish soup, comfort food
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