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Creamy kielbasa potato soup featuring sliced smoked sausage, tender potato chunks, crispy bacon pieces, and fresh parsley in a rich, velvety broth, served warm with crusty bread on the side.

Creamy Kielbasa Potato Soup

A rich and comforting soup loaded with browned kielbasa sausage, tender gold potatoes, and a creamy savory broth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 g
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 14 oz smoked kielbasa Sliced into rounds
  • 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes Peeled and cubed
  • 1 large yellow onion Diced
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth Low sodium
  • 1 cup heavy cream For richness
  • 1 cup whole milk To balance texture
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme Herb seasoning
  • 2 tablespoon cornstarch For thickening
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil If needed for sautéing
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley Chopped garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch oven Large soup pot
  • 1 Chef's knife For chopping
  • 1 Slotted spoon For sausage

Method
 

  1. Brown sliced kielbasa in a large pot until crispy; remove and set aside.
  2. Sauté diced onions in the drippings until soft; add garlic and thyme.
  3. Add chicken broth and potatoes; simmer covered for 15-20 minutes until tender.
  4. Stir in cream, milk, and cornstarch slurry; simmer to thicken.
  5. Return sausage to pot, heat through, and garnish with parsley.

Notes

Use Yukon Gold potatoes for the best texture. Brown the sausage well to deepen the flavor of the soup.