Description
A comforting and hearty sausage potato soup that brings warmth and flavor to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Kielbasa sausage, sliced
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the sliced Kielbasa sausage and cook until browned. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté the vegetables for about 5 minutes until they are softened.
- Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir well to coat. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Gradually pour in the chicken broth while stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Continue stirring until smooth and thickened.
- Add the diced potatoes to the pot and bring the soup to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- Once tender, add the browned Kielbasa back into the pot.
- Stir in the milk, heavy cream, dried thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat gently for about 5 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, then serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Consider using homemade chicken broth for a more robust flavor. Adjust thickness by modifying flour or cream amounts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: soup, sausage, comfort food, hearty, potatoes
