Description
Warm up with a hearty bowl of Kielbasa Potato Soup, a comforting and creamy dish perfect for chilly days. This soup combines the smoky flavor of kielbasa with tender potatoes, carrots, and celery in a rich broth.
Ingredients
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Main ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound kielbasa sausage (sliced into 1/4-inch rounds)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups russet potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 3 carrots (peeled and sliced)
- 3 celery stalks (sliced)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the kielbasa: Heat olive oil in a large pot, brown the sliced kielbasa, then set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: In the same pot, cook onion until soft, add garlic, then add potatoes, carrots, and celery.
- Cook the soup: Pour in chicken broth, season with thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer until vegetables are tender.
- Finish the soup: Return kielbasa to the pot, stir in heavy cream, and simmer briefly. Adjust seasoning and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter version.
- Add chopped spinach or kale for extra greens towards the end of cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
