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Kielbasa Potato Soup: Amazing 4-Season Comfort

Kielbasa Potato Soup
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This Kielbasa Potato Soup is a comforting and hearty dish featuring smoky kielbasa sausage and tender potatoes in a rich, creamy broth. It’s a perfect one-pot meal for a cozy dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 14 oz smoked kielbasa, sliced into half-moons
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 – 4 medium russet or gold potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Brown the sausage: Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add kielbasa slices and cook 5–6 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
  2. Sauté aromatics: In the same pot, cook diced onion 3–4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
  3. Make the roux: Sprinkle flour over onions and stir 1–2 minutes.
  4. Add broth and potatoes: Slowly whisk in chicken broth. Add potatoes, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 10–15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  5. Finish soup: Stir in milk and cream, then return kielbasa. Simmer gently 5 minutes. Stir in cheese if using.
  6. Serve: Ladle into bowls. Garnish with parsley, cheese, or sour cream.

Notes

  • For a slow cooker version, cook all ingredients (except milk, cream, cheese) on Low for 6–7 hours or High for 3–4 hours, then stir in dairy in the last 30 minutes.
  • Use Yukon Gold potatoes for a firmer texture or russets for creamier soup.
  • Do not boil after adding cream to avoid curdling.
  • For extra creaminess, blend a cup of soup and stir it back in.
  • Customize with carrots, celery, spinach, or corn for added veggies.

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