This Potato Kielbasa Soup is a wonderfully comforting and robust meal, perfect for a chilly day. Packed with tender potatoes, savory kielbasa, and a medley of vegetables in a creamy, cheesy broth, it’s a satisfying and easy-to-make soup that the whole family will love.

Potato Kielbasa Soup

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Brown Kielbasa: Heat the 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat on the stove. Add the sliced kielbasa and sauté until it is browned and cooked through. Remove the kielbasa from the pot with a slotted spoon and set it aside, leaving any drippings in the pot.
2. Sauté Vegetables: Add the diced onion, chopped celery, diced carrots, and minced garlic to the same pot. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables become tender, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Cook Potatoes in Broth: Pour in the 4 cups of chicken broth and add the cubed potatoes to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, which takes about 15 minutes.
4. Add Dairy & Cheese: Return the browned kielbasa to the pot. Stir in the 2 cups of milk, 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, and ½ cup of shredded Parmesan cheese. Simmer for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cheeses are melted and the soup is heated through and slightly thickened.
5. Season & Serve: Add salt and pepper to taste. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.