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Creamy One-Pot Kielbasa Potato Soup

Close-up of a creamy bowl of kielbasa potato soup, featuring chunks of potato and sliced sausage garnished with fresh parsley.
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Make this hearty and creamy Kielbasa Potato Soup for a satisfying, easy weeknight dinner perfect for cold weather.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound smoked kielbasa sausage, sliced
  • 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
  • 1/2 cup shredded white cheddar cheese (optional)
  • 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 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. Add the diced potatoes, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
  5. Use a potato masher or the back of a spoon to gently mash some of the potatoes against the side of the pot to naturally thicken the soup. Do not over-mash; you want some chunks remaining.
  6. Stir in the cooked kielbasa and the heavy cream. Heat through gently for 2 to 3 minutes; do not allow the soup to boil after adding the cream.
  7. If using, stir in the white cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • For a thicker soup, reserve 1 cup of the broth, mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch into it until smooth, then stir this slurry into the simmering soup before adding the cream.
  • This soup freezes well if you omit the heavy cream and cheese until reheating.
  • Use smoked sausage for the best flavor in this savory potato stew.

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