Description
Kielbasa and Potato Soup is a comforting dish that combines smoky sausage with creamy potatoes, creating a warm embrace in every bowl. Perfect for chilly nights or festive gatherings, this easy-to-make soup is packed with flavor and brings back fond memories of family meals. With just a handful of ingredients, you can whip up a hearty soup that delights everyone at the table. This comforting kielbasa potato soup is a simple kielbasa and potato soup recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Kielbasa sausage (sliced)
- 2 cups Yukon Gold potatoes (diced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 carrots (diced)
- 1 tsp thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onions and minced garlic; sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add sliced kielbasa; cook until browned and crispy.
- Stir in diced potatoes and carrots; cook for another 2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, add thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Remove bay leaves; stir in heavy cream until heated through (about 5 minutes).
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or croutons if desired.
Notes
- For an even richer flavor, let your soup simmer longer.
- Don’t skip browning the kielbasa; it adds depth to your dish.
- Use Yukon Gold potatoes for their creamy texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
- Reheat gently on the stove over medium heat.
- This soup also freezes well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg