Description
Polish kielbasa soup delivers hearty comfort in a bowl of savory goodness. Robust sausage, tender vegetables, and rich broth create a satisfying meal you’ll crave during chilly evenings.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (454 g) kielbasa sausage, sliced into rounds
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup corn kernels (frozen or fresh)
- 2 cups chopped kale or spinach (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Caramelization: Heat a large pot over medium flame and sear kielbasa slices until golden brown. Remove sausage, reserving the flavorful drippings in the pan.
- Vegetable Foundation: Sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and celery in the same pot until vegetables soften and release their aromatic essences, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Liquid Integration: Add potatoes and paprika to the vegetable base, stirring to distribute seasonings. Pour chicken broth over the mixture, bringing to a robust boil.
- Simmering Stage: Reduce heat and allow soup to gently simmer, letting potatoes tenderize for 15-20 minutes until perfectly soft.
- Flavor Fusion: Return kielbasa to the pot, blending proteins and vegetables into a harmonious mixture. Stir in heavy cream to create a rich, velvety texture.
- Final Touches: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve piping hot, ensuring maximum flavor and comfort.
Notes
Caramelize Kielbasa Carefully: Slow-render sausage at medium heat to develop deep golden color without burning, which unlocks rich, complex flavor profiles.
Manage Vegetable Texture: Sauté aromatics precisely 5-7 minutes to soften without becoming mushy, maintaining distinct vegetable integrity and preventing bland taste.
Potato Cooking Strategy: Choose waxy potato varieties like Yukon Gold for consistent texture and cut uniform cubes ensuring even cooking throughout soup’s duration.
Cream Integration Technique: Add heavy cream off direct heat to prevent potential curdling, gently stirring for smooth, luxurious consistency without separating dairy components.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 392
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 960 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 74 mg