Description
Hearty Polish kielbasa soup warms winter nights with robust sausage and comforting vegetables. Rich broth and tender ingredients blend into a satisfying meal you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) kielbasa sausage, sliced into rounds
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen or fresh corn kernels
- 2 cups chopped kale or spinach (optional)
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter option)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Render kielbasa in a spacious cookware, allowing slices to caramelize to a rich golden hue over medium flame. Transfer browned sausage onto a separate plate, preserving the flavorful residue.
- Utilize the same culinary vessel to sauté aromatic vegetables – diced onions, minced garlic, julienned carrots, and chopped celery. Allow ingredients to soften and release their natural essences, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Introduce cubed potatoes and smoky paprika into the vegetable medley, stirring to distribute seasonings evenly. Cascade chicken broth over the mixture, elevating temperature until liquid reaches a vigorous bubble.
- Reduce thermal intensity, permitting the soup to gently simmer. Monitor potato tenderness, which typically requires 15-20 minutes of patient cooking.
- Reintegrate the previously seared kielbasa into the simmering liquid, creating a harmonious blend of proteins and vegetables.
- Incorporate heavy cream to transform the soup’s texture, creating a luxurious, velvety consistency. Calibrate seasoning with salt and freshly cracked pepper.
- Ladle the steaming concoction into serving vessels, embellishing with a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant finishing touch. Serve immediately while maintaining optimal temperature and flavor profile.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by browning kielbasa thoroughly, creating a rich caramelized exterior that adds depth to the soup’s taste profile.
- Swap heavy cream with Greek yogurt or coconut milk for lighter, dietary-friendly alternatives that maintain creamy texture.
- Cut vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the soup.
- Boost protein content by adding white beans or lentils, making the dish more filling and nutritionally balanced.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg