Description
Hearty potato kielbasa soup blends Polish comfort with rustic ingredients. Simple preparation and rich flavors make this soup a satisfying meal you’ll crave during cold evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (453 grams) kielbasa, sliced
Vegetables:
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Liquid and Seasoning:
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) butter
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Warm butter in a spacious cooking vessel over medium heat, gently sautéing chopped onions and minced garlic until they become translucent and fragrant.
- Introduce sliced kielbasa to the pot, allowing the sausage to develop a rich, golden-brown exterior through careful browning.
- Incorporate diced potatoes and chicken broth, elevating the temperature until the liquid reaches a rolling boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer for 15-20 minutes, ensuring potatoes become fork-tender.
- Pour in heavy cream, creating a luxurious and velvety texture, then season with salt and pepper to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Carefully transfer the hot soup to serving bowls, optionally garnishing with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant touch of color and added freshness.
Notes
- Choose waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold for a creamier, more even texture that holds up better during cooking.
- Dice kielbasa into uniform small pieces to ensure even browning and consistent flavor distribution throughout the soup.
- Consider swapping heavy cream with half-and-half or milk for a lighter version, or use dairy-free alternatives like coconut milk for a vegan adaptation.
- Customize heat levels by adding red pepper flakes or cayenne for those who enjoy a spicier soup, allowing personalization without compromising the original recipe’s integrity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 412 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg