Here’s a delicious recipe for Creamy Kielbasa and Potato Soup, a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for cozy dinners. 🥔✨
Ingredients:
1 lb Kielbasa sausage, sliced
2 garlic cloves, freshly minced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
½ cup celery, finely sliced
2 large carrots, peeled and diced
4 cups chicken stock
1½ lbs potatoes, diced
½ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
2 cups milk (or half-and-half for extra creaminess)
1 tsp dried thyme (optional)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional garnish: Fresh parsley or green onions, chopped
Instructions:
1. Cook the Kielbasa:
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the sliced Kielbasa and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned. Remove from the pot and set aside.
2. Sauté the Vegetables:
In the same pot, add the diced onion, celery, and carrots. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the Potatoes and Broth:
Add the diced potatoes and chicken stock to the pot. Stir in the dried thyme if using.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
4. Blend for Creaminess (Optional):
For a creamier texture, blend half of the soup using an immersion blender or transfer a portion to a blender. Return the blended soup to the pot.
5. Add Milk and Kielbasa:
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