Kielbasa potato soup is creamy, comforting and utterly delicious. The crispy sausage bits pairs perfectly with the potatoes and cheesy broth for a soup that will make a perfect midweek meal!
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I’ve been all about testing and creating new soup recipes for the past (very cold) months, and this kielbasa potato soup has quickly become a family favourite.
After making one of the best soups I’ve ever tasted in the form of dill pickle soup, I decided to dive even deeper into Polish soups. And I wasn’t disappointed.
This cheesy sausage potato soup is true comfort in a bowl. It has everything you could want in a winter soup — crispy bits of smoked sausage, melting cheese and a garlicky white broth. Perfection doesn’t even begin to cover it!
Why you’ll love this kielbasa potato soup
- It’s a super easy one-pot recipe. I’m a massive fan of one-pot recipes, and this Polish sausage potato soup is the perfect addition to my repertoire. it all comes together in just one pot, which means less washing up - yey!
- It only takes a bit over half an hour to make. It’s just the perfect weeknight meal that will make the entire family happy.
- It’s out of this world delicious! If you’re a fan of creamy soups, you should definitely try this one. This smoked sausage soup smells so good the neighbours will wonder what you’re cooking. And have I mentioned how tasty it is? 🙂
What goes into kielbasa and potato soup?
Kielbasa sausage — Kielbasa means “sausage” in Polish, and you can use any type of Polish sausage you want for his soup. I like smoked pork kielbasa, but Polish turkey sausage is also great in this soup.
Onion, carrot and celery —Dice the veggies on the small side, so they cook quickly and evenly.
Garlic — Freshly chopped or pressed garlic is best for this soup. Frozen or jarred garlic won’t have the
Red chilli flakes — Only add red chilli flakes if you want your sausage soup to have a bit of a kick.
Potatoes — I used Maris Piper potatoes in this soup. You can use any type of boiling potato you want.
Chicken stock — I like to make this soup with chicken stock, but you can also use vegetable stock if you like.
Milk — Full-fat milk is perfect for this soup. You can also use single cream (half and half) if you’d like an even creamier broth.
Cheddar cheese — It’s best to grate your own cheddar for this soup. Pre-packaged grated cheese has potato starch added, which may cause the cheese to form lumps in the soup.
How to make cheesy sausage potato soup
Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven and fry the kielbasa for 4-5 minutes over medium heat until slightly crispy. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set it aside.
Add the onion, carrot and celery to the same oil you cooked the kielbasa in and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
Stir in the garlic and red chilli flakes and continue to cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add the potatoes and chicken stock to the pot and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes, covered with a lid, until the potatoes are fork-tender.
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Take a ladle of soup and mix it with the milk in a measuring jug or bowl to temper it. Pour the mixture into the pot, then add the cooked kielbasa.
Add the cheddar cheese and stir until completely melted.
Simmer the soup for 2-3 more minutes until it thickens some more, then stir in the parsley.
Season to taste, then divide into bowls and serve with extra grated cheddar on top if you like.
Leftovers and storage
- This polish sausage potato soup will keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- You can reheat it on the stovetop or in the microwave.
- I don’t recommend freezing this soup because the milk-based broth may have an odd texture once thawed.
Recipe notes and tips
- If you want to make the soup creamier, you can mash some of the potatoes with the back of your spoon or using a potato masher.
- Feel free to add more kielbasa if you want.
- This smoked sausage soup with potatoes is super hearty on its own, but you can serve it with your favourite crusty bread.
If you liked this kielbasa potato soup, you might also like some of my other easy soup recipes:
- Finnish Salmon Soup (Lohikeitto)
- Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup
- Easy Creamy Taco Soup
- Butter Bean Soup with Bacon
- Creamy Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup
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Kielbasa Potato Soup
Kielbasa potato soup is creamy, comforting and utterly delicious. The crispy sausage bits pairs perfectly with the potatoes and cheesy broth for a soup that will make a perfect midweek meal!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 300 g (10.5 oz) kielbasa sausage, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 2 celery ribs, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon red chilli flakes
- 750 g (1 ½ lb) potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1.25 litres (5 cups) chicken stock
- 300 ml (1 ¼) full-fat milk
- 100 g (3.5 oz) cheddar cheese, grated
- 30 g (½ cup) fresh parsley, roughly chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven and fry the kielbasa for 4-5 minutes over medium heat until slightly crispy. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set it aside.
- Add the onion, carrot and celery to the same oil you cooked the kielbasa in and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the garlic and red chilli flakes and continue to cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the potatoes and chicken stock to the pot and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes, covered with a lid, until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Take a ladle of soup and mix it with the milk in a measuring jug or bowl to temper it. Pour the mixture into the pot, then add the cooked kielbasa.
- Add the cheddar cheese and stir until completely melted.
- Simmer the soup for 2-3 more minutes until it thickens some more, then stir in the parsley. Season to taste, then divide into bowls and serve with extra grated cheddar on top if you like.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 491Total Fat: 27gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 1049mgCarbohydrates: 43gFiber: 4gSugar: 10gProtein: 21g
Nutritional information is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator.
Sheila says
I just made this recipe, and it was delicious. I used pork Italian sausage and use a blender for a creamy soup instead. A++
Alice says
I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed the soup, Sheila!
Debra West says
Wonderful recipe, and just a suggestion, instead of saying a medium onion put in a cup or a cup and a half. Because everyone has a different perspective on a medium onion. Lovely recipe, recommend for anyone, delicious!!!!
Amy J Karsjens says
This was excellent!!
I used Smoked sausage w/ bacon & cheese inside along w/ heavy cream & sharp cheddar cheese. It's what I had.
My mom said.."it's a keeper". & I agree.
Thank you for sharing this.
Elena says
Just freeze what you don't plan to eat right away before adding the dairy. This works well for any soup recipe with dairy in it. Then I just add the missing dairy when reheating it.
Dawn says
I made this in my crockpot on low for 8 hours. I cooked the sausage, carrots, celery and onion in the skillet. Added to broth ( I only had veggie) and potato’s on low for 8 hours. At hour 7 I added milk and cheddar cheese. Season to taste and it was perfect. Great recipe for cold days.
Rhonda Morrison says
Delicious. I loved this soup. thank you for sharing.
Alice says
Rhonda, I'm thrilled to know that you enjoyed the Kielbasa Potato Soup! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.
Tammy Weston says
This soup was delicious! I used andouille sausage in place of kielbasa and heavy cream mixed with a little sour cream in place of the milk. Came out amazing!
Heather says
This looks amazing! Do you think I could do this in a crockpot? Thanks!
Alice says
I have't tested it in a crockpot but I believe it should work. I would cook the sausage, onion, carrot and celery in a skillet, then transfer to the slow cooker, add the potatoes and stock and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
Ms E says
Great recipe! I purchased a Block of cheddar cheese from the deli and shredded it once home. It still clumped when I added to hot soup. We ate it anyway!!
Sara says
Could you do this with veggie broth or beef broth? I can't use chicken because I'm allergic to both eggs and chicken.
Alice says
Absolutely, veggie broth would be just fine.
Linda says
I substituted cauliflower for the potatoes to make it lower in carbs.
Mary says
I’ve been doing that lately
Karen Hefner says
I made this soup and I added a few things. 1/2 lb of cooked and crumbled sage sausage, one can of sweet corn, 1/2 cup of sour cream and a 1/4 cup of heavy cream. It turned out so yummy. I took it to work and everyone loved it. Thanks for sharing this recipe. It's my new favorite soup.❤😋
Vickie says
Can this be made in a slow cooker / crockpot?
Alice says
I haven't tested it in a slow cooker, but I can't see why not.
Celeste says
I just made this soup but my soup did not get thick. I followed the recipe as printed. I used whole milk. Was I suppose to use cream? The soup smell wonderful! Any suggestions to make it thicker?
Alice says
Hi Celeste! You can smash up some of the potatoes to make the soup creamier.
Cheryl Besser says
This recipe is absolutely the best potato soup! My family agreed!
Alice says
I'm so glad your family loved it, Cheryl!
Shyla Kolthoff says
This sounds delicious! Have you ever frozen it? How did it hold up? Thanks!
Alice says
Thank you, Shyla, it really is delicious 🙂 I haven't frozen it and I don't think it would hold up great because of the cream.