Description
Hearty Potato Kielbasa Soup is a delicious and comforting dish that combines tender potatoes, savory kielbasa sausage, and creamy broth, making it a perfect family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 pound kielbasa sausage, sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the sliced kielbasa to the pot and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sausage is browned.
- Add the diced potatoes, chicken broth, dried thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and frozen peas, and cook for another 5 minutes until heated through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk.
- Add chopped carrots or celery for extra vegetables and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg