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Kielbasa Potato Soup

Hearty Bowl of Kielbasa Potato Soup
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This Kielbasa Potato Soup is a hearty and flavorful meal, perfect for a chilly evening. Loaded with smoked kielbasa, tender potatoes, and savory broth, it’s comfort food at its finest.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound kielbasa sausage, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1.5 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup milk or half-and-half
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add kielbasa and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove kielbasa and set aside.
  2. Add onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and add thyme, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
  4. Add potatoes to the pot and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  5. Return kielbasa to the pot.
  6. Stir in milk or half-and-half and heat through. Do not boil.
  7. Season with salt to taste.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

For a creamier soup, use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup before adding the milk. Serve with crusty bread for dipping.

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