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Creamy Kielbasa Potato Soup: Your New Favorite Comfort Dish

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Make this hearty, creamy Kielbasa Potato Soup in one pot for a satisfying weeknight dinner. It combines smoky sausage and tender potatoes for the ultimate comfort food.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound smoked kielbasa sausage, sliced into rounds
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1.5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 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 lightly browned, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth. Add the diced potatoes, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
  4. Use a potato masher or the back of a spoon to gently mash some of the potatoes against the side of the pot. This will naturally thicken the soup.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream and the cooked kielbasa. Heat through gently for about 3 minutes; do not let the soup boil after adding the cream.
  6. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until it melts smoothly into the broth, creating a velvety texture.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For a thicker soup, mash more potatoes. For a thinner soup, add a splash more chicken broth or milk.
  • You can use pre-cooked potatoes if you are short on time, but cooking them in the broth adds flavor.
  • Serve this filling soup with crusty bread for dipping.

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