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Easy Kielbasa Potato Soup

Easy Kielbasa Potato Soup is a rich, creamy dish packed with smoky kielbasa, tender potatoes, and savory seasonings. This one-pot soup is perfect for warming up on chilly days and is simple enough for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Equipment

  • - Large pot or Dutch oven
  • - Cutting board
  • - Knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • - Ladle

Ingredients
  

  • **Soup Base:**
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 carrots peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 14 oz kielbasa sliced into rounds
  • 4 medium potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • **Creamy Finish:**
  • 1 cup milk or heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • **Sauté Kielbasa:** Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the kielbasa and cook until browned on both sides, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • **Cook Aromatics:** In the same pot, sauté the onion, carrots, and celery until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  • **Add Potatoes and Broth:** Stir in the potatoes, chicken broth, smoked paprika, thyme, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  • **Prepare Cream Mixture:** In a small bowl, whisk the flour into the milk or cream until smooth.
  • **Thicken the Soup:** Gradually stir the cream mixture into the soup. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the soup thickens slightly.
  • **Return Kielbasa to Pot:** Add the cooked kielbasa back to the soup and heat through for 2-3 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt if needed.
  • **Serve:** Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy warm.