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How to Make Kielbasa Soup with Potatoes

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Ingredients
 

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound kielbasa sausage sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 carrots peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks sliced
  • 3-4 garlic cloves minced
  • 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 pound potatoes peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 cups kale or spinach roughly chopped (optional)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half optional

Instructions

Brown the Kielbasa:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the sliced kielbasa and cook until browned on both sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the kielbasa with a slotted spoon and set aside.

Sauté the Vegetables:

  • In the same pot, add the chopped onion, sliced carrots, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables start to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Add Broth and Potatoes:

  • Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and add the diced potatoes to the pot. Stir in the dried thyme, paprika, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

Return Kielbasa to Pot:

  • Add the browned kielbasa back to the pot. If using, add the chopped kale or spinach. Continue to simmer for another 5-10 minutes, until the greens are wilted and the kielbasa is heated through.

Add Cream (Optional):

  • If desired, stir in the heavy cream or half-and-half during the last few minutes of cooking for a richer, creamier soup.

Serve:

  • Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Remove the bay leaf before serving. Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy warm.