Description
Polish-inspired potato kielbasa soup delivers hearty comfort in a single pot. Rich ingredients blend seamlessly, creating a satisfying meal you’ll savor with each warming spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) kielbasa sausage, sliced
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 cups (960 milliliters) chicken broth
Vegetables:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream or milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sizzle kielbasa slices in a large pot at medium heat until golden brown and caramelized, then transfer to a side plate.
- In the same pot, sauté diced onions, minced garlic, chopped carrots, and sliced celery until vegetables become translucent and fragrant, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Add cubed potatoes, chicken broth, and smoked paprika to the vegetable mixture, stirring to combine and distribute seasonings evenly.
- Increase heat to high and bring the soup to a rolling boil, then reduce temperature to low and allow the soup to simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until potatoes become fork-tender.
- Pour cream into the pot and gently fold in the previously browned kielbasa slices, letting the soup simmer for an additional 3-4 minutes to meld flavors.
- Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed.
- Ladle the hot soup into serving bowls and garnish with finely chopped fresh parsley for a vibrant finish.
Notes
- Swap kielbasa with turkey sausage for a leaner protein option that keeps the smoky flavor profile intact.
- Create a vegetarian version by replacing kielbasa with smoked tofu or plant-based sausage alternatives and using vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Enhance soup’s creaminess by blending a portion of potatoes before adding cream, which naturally thickens the soup without extra calories.
- Prepare soup ahead of time and store in refrigerator for up to 3 days, knowing flavors will develop and intensify overnight, making next-day servings even more delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 375 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg