Description
This Potato Kielbasa Soup is a comforting and hearty dish perfect for chilly days. Loaded with savory kielbasa, tender potatoes, and a creamy cheese blend, this soup is sure to become a family favorite. The rich flavors and satisfying texture make it ideal for a cozy dinner or lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb kielbasa, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup yellow onion, diced
- ½ cup carrots, diced
- ½ cup celery, sliced
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1½ lbs potatoes, cubed
- 2 cups heavy cream or milk
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat the Olive Oil: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Cook the Kielbasa: Add the sliced kielbasa to the pot and cook until browned. Remove the kielbasa and set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same pot, add the minced garlic, diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the Chicken Stock and Potatoes: Pour in the chicken stock and add the cubed potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Blend for Creaminess: Use an immersion blender to blend the soup slightly, leaving some chunks for texture. You can also transfer half of the soup to a blender, blend until smooth, and return it to the pot.
- Incorporate the Cream and Cheeses: Stir in the heavy cream or milk, cheddar cheese, and parmesan cheese. Mix until the cheese is melted and the soup is smooth.
- Season and Reheat: Add salt and black pepper to taste. Return the browned kielbasa to the pot and heat through.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley. Enjoy your comforting, hearty bowl of Potato Kielbasa Soup!
Notes
- For a thicker soup, reduce the amount of chicken stock or add more potatoes.
- Freshly shredded cheese melts better and results in a smoother soup compared to pre-shredded cheese.
- This soup tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together. Just reheat it gently on the stove before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg