Description
A warm and comforting soup made with potatoes, smoky kielbasa, and creamy cheese, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound beef kielbasa, cut into ½ inch pieces
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup yellow onion, finely diced
- ½ cup carrots, peeled and finely diced (2 large carrots)
- ½ cup celery (2–3 stalks), finely sliced
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 ½ pounds potatoes, cut into cubes
- 2 cups heavy cream or whole milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add beef kielbasa and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened.
- Pour in chicken stock and add potatoes; bring to a boil then simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and cheeses; season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer for a few minutes until heated through and cheeses are melted.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For a thicker soup, gently mash some of the cooked potatoes against the side of the pot.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: soup, potato, kielbasa, comfort food, creamy soup