Kielbasa Potato Soup

Like satisfying thick and hearty soups that can be on the table in a jif?  Then this Kielbasa Potato Soup is for you!  Loaded with chunks of potato, kielbasa slices, and corn, Kielbasa Potato Soup delivers up big flavor you'll love.

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Around our house if I'm going to serve up a soup, it's got to be a hearty one.  Me?  I love pretty much any soup.  My hubby?  Not so much.  Nope.  No broth-y soups for him.

He says ...

"I want to chew my dinner, not drink it.  Drinking is what my water glass is for."

Okay, so maybe he does have a point.

Fortunately, I have no problem enjoying a great hearty soup, too.  And this Kielbasa Potato Soup certainly fits that bill.

It's chock full of tender chunky potatoes, slices of kielbasa, chopped carrots and celery, and sweet golden corn kernels ... with a bit of milk and cheddar to make it creamy.  It's tasty, hearty, and filling ... without being too heavy or rich.

As a bonus ~ it can be on the table in around 35 minutes.  Score.

And trust me, Kielbasa Potato Soup satisfies the 'Mr. Picky Soup' in our household!

This recipe was given to me by my grandmother at my bridal shower.

See, my best friend did the coolest thing for my shower.  Knowing that I absolutely love to cook and collect recipes, she had every shower guest send her one (or two or three ...) of their favorite recipes written out on special recipe cards she had made.

She and the other shower hostesses then placed all the recipe cards in a special engraved recipe box they had made just for me.  Isn't that the sweetest??

Do you 'get' the frog??  Mmmm, hmmmm ... it's clever.  Because I had finally found my prince!  {after many frogs, believe me}.

I treasure my recipe box, and all the special recipes {and memories} inside!  Right down to this hearty and delicious Kielbasa Potato Soup. 

So if you love a thick and hearty soup loaded with flavor, definitely give this one a try.  It's even 'Mr. Picky Soup' ... er, Prince ... approved!

Kielbasa Potato Soup

Source:  My Grandmother

(Printable recipe)

Ingredients

• 1 T. olive oil
• 1 (13 oz.) fully cooked kielbasa
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 6 medium yellow potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 c. frozen corn kernels, thawed
• 1 stalk celery, sliced
• 1 medium carrot, chopped
• 2 c. chicken broth
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 1/2 c. milk
• 1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tsp. minced parsley

Directions

1. Slice kielbasa and then cut slices in half. Place olive oil in a large saucepan and heat over medium-high heat. Brown kielbasa in olive oil, about 4 to 5 minutes; drain and set aside in a bowl.
2. In the same saucepan, saute onion over medium heat until softened, about 3 minutes. Add potatoes, corn, celery, carrot, broth, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
3. Add milk, cheese, parsley, and kielbasa. Cook and stir over low heat until heated through and cheese is melted, about 2 to 3 minutes.

Enjoy!

Enjoy these other hearty soups from The Kitchen is My Playground ...

{Leftover} Rotisserie Chicken Soup

Homemade Tomato-Mushroom Soup

Brussels Sprouts Soup

Slow Cooker Ham & Corn Chowder

Pasta e Fagioli with Rosemary Olive Oil Drizzle

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