Kielbasa Soup with Potatoes – Get ready, for a delightful and comforting adventure as we delve into today’s recipe; our Creamy Kielbasa Soup with Potatoes. This incredible dish is a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds featuring the heartiness of kielbasa sausage the tenderness of potatoes and the creamy goodness of cheddar and parmesan.
The time I made this Kielbasa Soup with Potatoes I vividly recall the excitement in my kitchen. The sizzle of the sausage the blend of garlic and onion and the cozy warmth emanating from the soup all combined to create a moment of comfort. When it came time to taste it? Let’s just say that every spoonful was like attending a flavor-filled celebration! The smiles on my husband’s face and our little one’s expression said it all.
What makes this Kielbasa Soup with Potatoes So special?
What sets this Creamy Kielbasa Soup apart from others? It’s about achieving the balance between richness, creaminess, and heartiness. Every ingredient works together harmoniously – from the kielbasa to the crunch of celery – creating a velvety broth that is wonderfully cheesy and milky, in texture. Moreover this versatile dish can be enjoyed as an effortless lunch option a comforting dinner choice or even take stage as part of a holiday feast.
What You Need To Make This Kielbasa Soup with Potatoes Recipe?
Kielbasa Sausage: Kielbasa, a sausage offers a distinctive smoky flavor that enhances the taste of any soup recipe. For the flavor experience, opt, for kielbasa from a local butcher shop.
Garlic: Harnessing the power of garlic can elevate any dish to heights. To enjoy its flavorful impact always choose garlic.
Olive Oil: A essential ingredient for sautéing the sausage and vegetables. It delicately enhances the flavors of the ingredients in the dish.
Onion, Celery, and Carrots: Often hailed as the ” trinity” of cooking these three ingredients contribute depth and balance to the richness and creaminess of the soup.
Chicken Stock: The foundation of our soup chicken stock infuses it with a flavor profile. While store-bought stock works well consider preparing your version for an even more exceptional result.
Potatoes: Potatoes serve as the heart of this soup providing an element that makes it satisfying enough to enjoy as a meal. Any variety of potatoes will suffice. I personally favor Yukon Gold potatoes for their texture when cooked.
Parmesan Cheese & Cheddar Cheese: Indulge, in two types of cheese – Parmesan and Cheddar – to add richness and creaminess to your soup. The Parmesan cheese brings a combination of saltiness and nutty flavors to the soup while the Cheddar contributes a mild taste.
Milk: For the soups texture milk is added. If you prefer a richer flavor you can opt for half and half or heavy cream instead.
Parsley: Parsley is not a garnish; it plays an important role, in adding a refreshing touch that perfectly balances out the richness of the flavors of the soup. It is always recommended to use parsley for the flavor experience.
Salt & Pepper: Don’t overlook the importance of seasoning with salt and pepper! These two ingredients elevate all the flavors in the soup. Make sure to season according to your personal taste preferences.
Steps To Make Kielbasa Soup with Potatoes:
Step 1: Start by heating up a tablespoon of olive oil in a pot or soup kettle, over high heat. Add the kielbasa sausage. Let it cook for approximately 5 to 6 minutes until it turns nicely brown. Once done set the sausage aside for use.
Step 2: In the pot add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Allow them to cook for 2 minutes until they start to soften and release their aromas. Then pour in the chicken stock. Add the potatoes. Bring this mixture to a boil. Then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover the pot. Let it cook for around 15 minutes.
Step 3: Now reintroduce the kielbasa back into the pot. Pour in some milk sprinkle in Parmesan and Cheddar cheeses and season with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences. Give everything a stir. Let it simmer on low medium heat for another 10 minutes until the cheese has melted completely and you end up with an irresistibly creamy soup.
Step 4: To finish off your Creamy Kielbasa Soup with Potatoes remove it from heat and garnish with a scattering of chopped parsley. Serve immediately with anticipation as you witness faces light up with delight while enjoying this dish!
Tip:
For this soup, you can experiment with using half and half or heavy cream in place of regular milk. This will give the Creamy Kielbasa Soup with Potatoes an added depth of flavor and a smooth texture that elevates it to heights. However, it’s important to be mindful of the calorie content as these options tend to have calories so use them sparingly if you’re keeping track of your intake.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I use a different type of sausage?
Sure you’re welcome to try kinds of sausage if you’d like.
Can I make this soup ahead of time?
Of course! You can definitely make this soup in advance. Just remember to refrigerate it and reheat it when you’re ready to serve.
Can I make this soup vegetarian?
Absolutely! If you prefer a vegetarian option simply swap out the kielbasa for your vegetables or vegetarian sausage. Use vegetable stock of chicken broth well.
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Kielbasa Soup with Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 pound Kielbasa sausage sliced
- 2 cloves of fresh garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- ½ cup celery finely sliced
- 2 large carrots peeled and diced
- 4 cups Chicken Stock
- 1 ½ pounds potatoes diced
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1/4 cup roughly chopped Parsley
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by heating the olive oil in a Dutch oven or a large soup pot.
- Next brown the kielbasa sausage. Set it aside.
- In that pot briefly cook the onion, garlic, carrots and celery.
- Pour in the chicken stock. Add the potatoes. Bring everything to a boil.
- Then reduce the heat cover it up and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
- Now add back the kielbasa sausage along, with some milk, Parmesan cheese and Cheddar cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper to your liking. Stir everything well until the cheese has melted and you have a soup consistency.
- Once done cooking remove from heat, garnish, with some chopped parsley. Serve away! Enjoy this dish!
Notes
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