Kielbasa Potato Soup (Printable Version)
# What You’ll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
01 -
1 tablespoon olive oil
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300 g kielbasa sausage, cut into bite-size pieces
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1 medium onion, diced
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1 medium carrot, diced
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2 celery ribs, diced
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4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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1/2 teaspoon red chilli flakes
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750 g potatoes, peeled and cubed
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1.25 litres chicken stock
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300 ml full-fat milk
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100 g cheddar cheese, grated
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30 g fresh parsley, roughly chopped
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Salt and pepper to taste
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Heat the olive 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.
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Add the onion, carrot, and celery to the same oil in the pot and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
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Stir in the garlic and red chilli flakes and cook for another minute until fragrant.
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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 the 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.
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Add the cheddar cheese and stir until fully melted.
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Simmer the soup for 2-3 more minutes until it thickens slightly. Stir in the parsley and season to taste. Serve with extra grated cheddar if desired.