Kielbasa Potato Soup – Warm up your spirit with a piping bowl of Kielbasa Potato Soup – a comforting and satisfying dish that captures the essence of Polish cuisine. Bursting with kielbasa sausage, tender potatoes, and a creamy cheesy broth this soup is destined to become a family favorite. In 40 minutes you can whip up this soup that’s perfect, for cozy evenings or whenever you crave the flavors of Poland.
The first time I prepared this Kielbasa Potato Soup, I was amazed by how quickly it became a cherished family meal. As the delightful aroma filled the kitchen, my husband and child couldn’t resist peeking into the pot with excitement in their eyes. From the first spoonful, we knew we had discovered something special. The creamy and cheesy base combined with the kielbasa and tender potatoes to create a medley of flavors. It has now become a feature on our dinner table. My little one always requests seconds.
What makes this Kielbasa Potato Soup truly satisfying?
What sets Kielbasa Potato Soup apart is its combination of speed and flavor making it an ideal choice for busy weeknight dinners. Its appeal, to kids and its hearty ingredients make it a one-pot wonder that satisfies both taste buds and time constraints. Whether you’re cooking for your loved ones or hosting a gathering this soup brings a variation, to the potato soup. It guarantees that each spoonful will provide a memorable experience.
What You Need To Make This Kielbasa Potato Soup Recipe?
Kielbasa Sausage: This soup really shines thanks to the smoky kielbasa sausage. Choosing a high-quality kielbasa will elevate the taste of the dish.
Full-Fat Milk: To achieve an indulgent texture full-fat milk is key. While you can opt for alternatives the richness of full-fat milk adds that extra comforting touch.
Cheddar Cheese: The delightful cheesy essence of this soup comes from cheddar cheese. Feel free to get creative and try varieties like cheddar, for a more intense flavor or mild cheddar for a subtle twist.
Red Chili Flakes: These red chili flakes add an amount of gentle heat to the soup. Adjust the quantity according to your preference for spiciness.
Potatoes: For best results choose starchy potatoes such as Russet or Yukon Gold. Their natural starchiness helps thicken the soup. Creates a velvety consistency.
Chicken Stock: A good quality chicken stock serves as the foundation for this soup adding depth and savory notes. You can use homemade stock or opt for a reliable store-bought version, for convenience.
Fresh Parsley: Adding chopped parsley gives the soup a vibrant touch and brings a burst of freshness to every spoonful. It’s best to use fresh parsley for its flavor but if necessary you can replace it with dried parsley.
Salt and Pepper: Season your Kielbasa Potato Soup according to your taste, with salt and pepper. Be mindful when adjusting the seasoning as the sausage and cheese already add some saltiness, to the dish.
Steps To Make Kielbasa Potato Soup:
Step 1: Let’s start by heating up a pot or Dutch oven. Drizzle, in a tablespoon of olive oil. Wait for it to sizzle ready for some action. Add in the chunks of kielbasa sausage. Cook them for around 4 to 5 minutes until they develop that crispy edge. As they sizzle away the kitchen will fill with an aroma that’s hard to resist. Once they reach the level of crispiness that makes your mouth water remove them from the pot using a slotted spoon and set them aside. Believe me, this is the beginning of something delicious.
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Step 2: Now don’t let those flavorful sausage drippings go to waste! Add your onion, carrot, and celery to the pot. Let them dance around in all that goodness for 5 minutes until they begin to soften and mingle together. The kitchen will become a haven filled with cozy smells. You’ll know you’re onto something special.
Step 3: It’s time to introduce some excitement! Stir in those chopped cloves along with a touch of red chili flakes. Let them mingle in the pot for a minute as they infuse into the dish. Can you feel the anticipation building?
Step 4: Now it’s time, for our stars – those cubed potatoes. Throw them into the pot followed by that chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil. Then lower the heat to a gentle simmer. Cover with a lid. Let them simmer for 10 to 12 minutes. The goal is to have potatoes that yield easily when prodded with a fork.
Step 5: Now it’s time to give this soup its texture. Take a ladle of the soup. Combine it with some full-fat milk, in a measuring jug or bowl. Pour this mixture back into the pot and don’t forget to include the crispy kielbasa sausage. They’ve been eagerly waiting for their entrance.
Step 6: Add in some cheddar cheese. Stir until it succumbs to the heat melting into the soup and creating a sumptuous cheesy haven. Get ready, for a transformation.
Step 7: Let the soup continue simmering for another 2 to 3 minutes. It will thicken slightly becoming more irresistible. Now sprinkle in some parsley. Give it a mix making sure to season it with salt and pepper. This is where you can add your touch adding those loving details.
Step 8: Scoop this comforting Kielbasa Potato Soup into bowls. Looking to add an oomph? Feel free to sprinkle some cheddar on the top. Find your coziest spot, grab a spoon and let the enchantment unfold. Every mouthful is an adventure, a tribute, to the blend of flavors and a testament, to the happiness that comes from deliciousness.
Tip:
To add deepness and flavor to your Kielbasa Potato Soup you could try sautéing the kielbasa sausage in a pan until it becomes greatly caramelized. This will enrich the mouthwatering tastes of the sausage taking your soup to a further level of delectability.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I swap the kielbasa for another type of sausage?
Absolutely! Feel free to try out sausages that you enjoy such as chorizo, Italian sausage or any other variety that appeals to your taste buds. Make it an adventure. Put your spin on it!
Can I make this soup ahead of time?
Definitely! You can make this soup ahead of time. Simply reheat it when you’re ready to indulge in its deliciousness again. Just keep in mind that the soup might thicken as it cools so adding milk or stock can help bring back its delightful consistency.
What can I serve alongside this soup?
Kielbasa Potato Soup paired with crusty bread, a simple side salad or a dollop of sour cream for that extra touch of creaminess. It’s all, about relishing each moment and savoring every bite. Enjoy!
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Kielbasa Potato Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 300 grams 10.5 ounces kielbasa sausage, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 medium carrot diced
- 2 celery ribs diced
- 4 garlic cloves finely chopped
- ½ tsp red chili flakes
- 750 grams 1 ½ pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1.25 liters 5 cups chicken stock
- 300 ml 1 ¼ cups full-fat milk
- 100 grams 3.5 ounces cheddar cheese, grated
- 30 grams ½ cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a pot or Dutch oven heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil, over medium heat. Add the pieces of kielbasa sausage. Fry them for around 4 to 5 minutes until they turn crispy. Take out the sausage using a slotted spoon. Keep it aside.
- In that pot put in onion, carrot and celery. Cook them for 5 minutes until they become soft and release their flavors.
- Mix in the chopped garlic and red chili flakes. Continue cooking for another minute until the kitchen fills with its delightful aroma.
- Include the peeled and cubed potatoes into the pot followed by adding chicken stock. Bring this mixture to a boil then lower the heat to let it simmer with a lid covering the pot. Allow it to simmer for 10 to 12 minutes until the potatoes become tender when pierced with a fork.
- To temper the milk take a ladle of soup. Mix it with milk in a measuring jug or bowl. Then pour this mixture back into the pot along with the kielbasa.
- Stir in cheddar cheese gradually while continuing to stir until it completely melts into the soup creating a base filled with cheesy goodness.
- Let this soup simmer, for 2 to 3 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Finally, incorporate the chopped parsley, add salt and pepper according to your taste and mix it in.
- Serve the Kielbasa Potato Soup in bowls and, for a treat you can generously sprinkle some grated cheddar on the top.
Notes
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