Kielbasa Potato Soup

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Creamy Kielbasa Potato Soup is a hearty one-pot meal made with smoky kielbasa, tender potatoes, vegetables, and a flavorful creamy broth. This easy, budget-friendly soup makes a cozy weeknight dinner that's simple to prepare and satisfying enough for the whole family.

Prep Time20

Cook Time20

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 351kcal

Author: Raquel Pineira

Equipment

Large pot or Dutch oven
Cutting board and knife
wooden spoon or spatula
ladle

Ingredients

2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
16 ounces kielbasa sausage cut into rounds
2 tbsp. butter
1 med. onion diced
2 med. carrots peeled and chopped small
2 sticks celery chopped small
3-4 cloves garlic
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
2 tbsp. flour
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 large russet potatoes diced
3/4 cup frozen corn
Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

In a large pot, add the olive oil and heat over medium heat.
Add the sausage to the pot and cook, until crispy.
Remove the sausage from the pan, set aside.
Add the butter to the pot, and add the onion, carrots, and celery.
Cook the vegetables to soften, 5-6 minutes.
Add the garlic, paprika, Italian seasoning, and flour.
Cook 1-2 minutes to cook the garlic and flour.
Stir in the chicken broth and heavy cream.

Notes

Cut your kielbasa into rounds that are roughly the same thickness so they brown evenly
Dice your potatoes small and uniform - about half an inch - so they cook through in the 20-minute simmer time
Do not rush the flour step. Cook it with the garlic for a full 1-2 minutes before adding your liquids
Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot after adding the broth - that is pure flavor
Taste and adjust salt at the very end since the kielbasa and broth already bring a good amount of saltiness
If your soup gets too thick as it sits, just stir in a splash of chicken broth to loosen it up
For a cabbage potato kielbasa soup version, add 1-2 cups of chopped cabbage right when you add the potatoes

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