Description
Hearty kielbasa potato soup delivers comfort in a bowl, blending smoky Polish sausage with creamy potatoes. Rich flavors and simple ingredients make this soup a satisfying meal you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound kielbasa, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Vegetables and Base:
- 1 1/2 pounds potatoes, cubed
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup carrots, peeled and finely diced
- 1/2 cup celery, finely sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups heavy cream or whole milk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Sear kielbasa in hot olive oil over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes until golden brown, creating a flavorful base. Remove and reserve for later.
- Utilize the same pot to sauté aromatic vegetables – garlic, onions, carrots, and celery – for 2 minutes, releasing their fragrant essence and developing deep flavor profiles.
- Pour chicken stock into the vegetable mixture, introducing cubed potatoes. Elevate heat to boiling point, then reduce to low, covering and allowing potatoes to simmer for approximately 15 minutes until tender.
- Reintroduce browned kielbasa to the pot, incorporating heavy cream, cheddar and Parmesan cheeses, salt, and black pepper. Gently stir and simmer on low heat for 5-10 minutes, enabling cheese to melt completely and create a luxurious, creamy consistency.
- Perform a final taste assessment, adjusting seasonings as necessary. Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the soup for a vibrant garnish, serving immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Enhance sausage flavor by slightly charring kielbasa before adding to the soup for a deeper, smokier taste.
- Opt for waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or red potatoes to maintain their shape and prevent turning mushy during cooking.
- Prevent dairy separation by reducing heat to low and stirring continuously when adding cream and cheese.
- Make it lighter by substituting heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk for a less caloric version.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 478 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg