Creamy Kielbasa and Potato Soup
This Creamy Kielbasa & Potato Soup combines smoky kielbasa, tender potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion in a rich, velvety broth made with a simple roux and half & half. It's an easy, family-friendly comfort food recipe that's perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or chilly weekends.
Servings 4
Calories 708kcal
Ingredients
- 16 oz kielbasa sausage, sliced into circles
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 large carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 lb baby yellow potatoes, diced into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup half & half or heavy cream
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
Optional toppings
- Freshly chopped chives
- Sour cream
- Hot sauce
Instructions
- Preheat a large pot over medium heat. Add a small splash of oil if needed, then add the sliced kielbasa. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until the edges are golden.
- In the same pot, add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
- Sprinkle the flour over the veggies and sausage and stir well for 1-2 minutes to absorb any excess oil. Add the butter and mix again.
- Pour in the chicken broth, diced potatoes, salt, pepper, paprika, and onion powder. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the half and half, then let everything simmer for another 10 minutes to thicken and bring all the flavors together. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve immediately with sour cream and chives.
- When reheating, add about ½ cup of water to your serving and mix well. This allows it to return to a soupy consistency, since it becomes quite thick when it cools.
Nutrition
Calories: 708kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 43g | Fiber: 7g