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The Ultimate Creamy & Easy 30-Minute Kielbasa Potato Soup

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Make this hearty Kielbasa Potato Soup for a comforting, quick weeknight dinner. This simple recipe combines smoky sausage and tender potatoes in a creamy broth, perfect for cold days.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound kielbasa sausage, sliced into half-moons
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1.5 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup shredded white cheddar cheese (optional, for extra creaminess)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sliced kielbasa and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving any rendered fat in the pot.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Add the diced potatoes, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
  5. Stir in the cooked kielbasa and heavy cream. Heat through gently for about 3 minutes; do not let the soup boil after adding the cream.
  6. If using, stir in the white cheddar cheese until melted and the soup is smooth and creamy.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Ladle the hearty kielbasa potato soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For a thicker soup, remove about 1 cup of the cooked potatoes and broth mixture, mash it, and stir it back into the pot before adding the cream.
  • You can substitute smoked sausage for kielbasa if needed for this potato and sausage stew.
  • This soup is excellent for meal prep; store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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