Creamy Kielbasa Potato Soup (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base ingredients
01 -
Kielbasa sausage, cut into bite-size pieces (300g/10.5 oz)
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Potatoes, peeled and cubed (750g/1½ lb)
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Olive oil (1 tablespoon)
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
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Medium onion, diced
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Medium carrot, diced
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Celery ribs, diced (2)
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Garlic cloves, finely chopped (4)
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Fresh parsley, roughly chopped (30g/½ cup)
→ Liquids & Dairy
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Chicken stock (1.25 litres/5 cups)
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Full-fat milk (300ml/1¼ cups)
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Cheddar cheese, grated (100g/3.5 oz)
→ Seasonings
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Red chilli flakes (½ teaspoon)
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Salt and pepper to taste
# Instructions:
01 -
Get your soup started by heating the olive oil in a large pot. Add the kielbasa pieces and cook them until they're slightly crispy and golden - this should take about 4-5 minutes over medium heat. Once done, scoop them out with a slotted spoon and set aside for later.
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In the same pot with all those lovely sausage flavors, toss in your diced onion, carrot, and celery. Let them cook and soften for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Now add your chopped garlic and chilli flakes, giving everything a good stir for another minute until you can really smell the garlic getting fragrant.
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Add your potato cubes and chicken stock, bring everything to a boil, then reduce the heat. Cover and let it simmer for 10-12 minutes until you can easily pierce the potatoes with a fork.
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Here's a little trick to prevent the milk from curdling: take a ladle of the hot soup and mix it with your milk in a separate container. Then pour this warmed mixture back into the pot along with the crispy kielbasa pieces.
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Stir in the grated cheddar until it's completely melted. Let everything simmer for 2-3 more minutes to thicken up nicely, then stir in your fresh parsley. Give it a taste and add salt and pepper until it's just right.
# Notes:
01 -
This hearty soup combines smoky kielbasa with creamy potatoes in a cheesy broth - perfect for cold evenings
02 -
You can garnish with extra cheese and fresh parsley for added flavor