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Kielbasa Potato Soup Recipe

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This hearty Kielbasa Potato Soup combines savory smoked kielbasa with tender potatoes, white beans, and aromatic herbs in a creamy broth. Perfect for warming up on a chilly day, this comforting soup features a rustic blend of flavors enhanced by cream cheese and fresh dill.

Ingredients

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Soup Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 pound kielbasa, sliced
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and cut into half-moons
  • 5 medium waxy potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp dried marjoram
  • 1 can (14 oz/400 g) white beans
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup cream cheese, at room temperature
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp chopped dill

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Slice the kielbasa sausages, peel and cut the potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Peel and chop the carrots into half-moons. Dice the onion, mince the garlic cloves, and chop the dill to have everything ready before cooking.
  2. Brown Kielbasa: Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large pot. Add the sliced kielbasa and cook for about 5 minutes until browned. Remove the kielbasa from the pot and set aside.
  3. Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, add the diced onion, minced garlic, and sliced carrots. Sauté for about 3 minutes until the onions become translucent and the vegetables soften slightly.
  4. Add Potatoes and Beans: Stir in the bite-sized potatoes, white beans (including the liquid for extra flavor if desired), sweet paprika, and dried marjoram. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
  5. Simmer the Soup: Pour in the chicken broth and cover the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer gently for 15 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
  6. Incorporate Cream Cheese and Kielbasa: Remove the lid and stir in the cream cheese until melted and creamy. Return the browned kielbasa slices to the pot and warm through.
  7. Final Seasoning: Season the soup with black pepper and adjust salt to taste if needed. Sprinkle the chopped dill on top before serving.
  8. Serve and Enjoy: Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy this comforting, flavorful Kielbasa Potato Soup while warm.

Notes

  • This soup can be made a day ahead and tastes even better after the flavors meld overnight.
  • Use waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or red potatoes to ensure the pieces hold their shape during cooking.
  • For a thicker soup, mash some of the potatoes against the pot sides before adding cream cheese.
  • White beans can be substituted with cannellini or great northern beans if preferred.
  • Adjust the amount of cream cheese to your desired creaminess and richness.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute cream cheese with a non-dairy cream or omit it entirely.
  • Fresh dill can be replaced with parsley if unavailable, though dill provides a distinctive flavor.

Keywords: Kielbasa Potato Soup, Polish Soup, Hearty Soup, Sausage Soup, Creamy Potato Soup, Comfort Food

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