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Kielbasa Potato Soup

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A cozy, creamy soup featuring smoky kielbasa and tender potatoes, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb kielbasa, sliced can substitute turkey kielbasa or vegetarian sausage
  • 4-5 pieces potatoes, peeled and diced or swap in sweet potatoes
  • 1 small onion, chopped optional: add leafy greens in the final few minutes
  • 4 cups chicken broth use vegetable broth for a vegetarian take
  • 1 cup milk or cream for a richer soup
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • as needed chopped parsley for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice kielbasa, peel and dice potatoes, and chop the onion.
Cooking
  1. Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add a tablespoon of oil if your kielbasa is lean.
  2. Add sliced kielbasa and cook for 3–4 minutes until edges brown. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3–4 minutes. Scrape up browned bits.
  4. Return kielbasa to the pot. Add diced potatoes and pour in 4 cups of chicken broth.
  5. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 12–15 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender.
  6. Reduce heat to low. Stir in 1 cup of milk (or cream) and warm gently — do not boil after adding dairy.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If adding greens, stir them in for the last 2–3 minutes.
  8. Serve hot with a sprinkle of chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

If you prefer a cheesier soup, add cheese at the end, off the heat. Kielbasa is typically pre-cooked; browning improves flavor rather than cooks raw meat.
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