Description
Hearty Polish kielbasa potato soup brings comfort straight from Eastern European kitchens, blending smoky sausage with creamy potatoes. Robust flavors and simple ingredients make this soul-warming dish perfect for chilly evenings you’ll want to savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 750 g (1 1/2 lb) potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 300 g (10.5 oz) kielbasa sausage, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1.25 litres (5 cups) chicken stock
- 300 ml (1 1/4 cup) full-fat milk
- 100 g (3.5 oz) cheddar cheese, grated
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 2 celery ribs, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 30 g (1/2 cup) fresh parsley, roughly chopped
Seasonings and Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red chilli flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare kielbasa by slicing into bite-sized pieces and searing in a large pot over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes until edges caramelize and develop a crispy texture. Remove sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Utilize the same pot with remaining sausage drippings to sauté diced onions, carrots, and celery for approximately 5 minutes until vegetables soften. Incorporate minced garlic and chili flakes, stirring quickly to prevent burning and release aromatic flavors.
- Add cubed potatoes and chicken stock to the vegetable mixture. Bring liquid to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes until potatoes become tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Create a smooth milk integration by tempering dairy in a separate bowl. Gradually mix a ladle of hot soup liquid with milk to prevent curdling, then slowly incorporate the tempered mixture back into the pot.
- Reintroduce crispy kielbasa pieces to the soup and sprinkle grated cheddar cheese, stirring continuously until cheese melts completely and soup develops a creamy consistency.
- Finish the soup by allowing it to simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot and enjoy the rich, comforting flavors.
Notes
- Prevent milk curdling by gently tempering it with hot soup liquid before adding to the pot, ensuring a smooth and creamy texture.
- Enhance flavor depth by using kielbasa drippings to sauté vegetables, capturing those delicious caramelized bits for extra richness.
- use turkey kielbasa for lower fat, plant-based milk for dairy-free, or sweet potatoes for added nutrition.
- Control soup consistency by adjusting chicken stock amount – add more for thinner soup, less for a heartier, stew-like texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg