Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz kielbasa, sliced
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (about 1 lb), diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat 2 tbsp olive oil. Add diced onions, carrots, and celery; sauté until soft and fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and sliced kielbasa; cook until the kielbasa is slightly browned (approximately 5 minutes).
- Add diced potatoes and chicken broth; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer gently for about 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Season with salt, pepper, and dried thyme; adjust flavors as desired.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir gently; let it simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Serve hot in bowls garnished with fresh parsley, alongside crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For added depth of flavor, use smoked kielbasa. Customize by adding vegetables like spinach or corn. To make it vegetarian-friendly, swap kielbasa with plant-based sausage or mushrooms.