Kielbasa Potato Cheese Soup (Printable Version)
Cheesy kielbasa and potato soup packed with hearty sausage, vegetables, and creamy cheddar flavor.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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450 grams kielbasa sausage, cut into 1.25 cm pieces
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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80 grams yellow onion, finely diced
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80 grams carrots, peeled and finely diced
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80 grams celery, finely sliced
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950 milliliters chicken stock
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680 grams potato, cut into cubes
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480 milliliters heavy cream or whole milk
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200 grams cheddar cheese, shredded
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50 grams parmesan cheese, shredded
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0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
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0.25 teaspoon black pepper
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15 grams chopped fresh parsley
# Steps to Follow:
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Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add kielbasa pieces and sauté for 5–6 minutes, stirring frequently, until browned and crisp. Remove sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside.
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Add minced garlic, diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 2 minutes, stirring to soften the vegetables and release their flavors.
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Pour in chicken stock and add cubed potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 15 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender.
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Return the cooked kielbasa to the pot. Stir in heavy cream or milk, shredded cheddar cheese, parmesan, kosher salt, and black pepper. Continue cooking over low heat for 5–10 minutes until cheeses are fully melted and the soup is creamy.
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Stir in chopped parsley just before serving. Adjust seasoning as necessary and serve hot.
# Additional Notes:
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For a richer flavor, substitute butter for olive oil during the initial step.
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Swapping heavy cream or whole milk for skim milk will yield a lighter, thinner soup consistency.