Description
Kielbasa Potato Soup is a delightful, creamy dish that brings warmth and comfort to any table. This easy-to-make soup features hearty turkey kielbasa, tender potatoes, and nutritious kale, all simmered in a rich chicken broth. Perfect for cozy dinners or quick weeknight meals, this recipe is both satisfying and customizable to your favorite flavors. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a single pot needed for cooking, you can enjoy a delicious bowl of this savory soup in no time. Garnish it with extra cheese and fresh herbs for an added touch of flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 32 oz chicken broth
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 4 –5 russet potatoes medium/small, peeled and cubed (½”–1” pieces)
- 13 oz turkey kielbasa chopped
- 2 –3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 6 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups chopped kale
- 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Peel and cube the potatoes; set aside.
- In a large soup pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté chopped onion and turkey kielbasa until onions soften.
- Remove sautéed ingredients and set aside.
- Add cubed potatoes, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes to the pot. Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice; bring to a boil.
- Lower heat; partially mash about 75% of the potatoes while keeping some whole.
- Stir in heavy cream and gradually add cheddar cheese until melted.
- Return sautéed turkey kielbasa and onion mixture to the pot along with chopped kale; mix well.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra shredded cheese and herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg