Kielbasa Soup Polish
Warm, hearty, and bursting with old-world flavors, this Polish Kielbasa Soup is the perfect comfort food for chilly days. Packed with smoky kielbasa sausage, tender potatoes, vibrant cabbage, and a medley of carrots and celery, this rustic soup is simmered to perfection in a flavorful broth infused with garlic, thyme, and paprika. Easy to prepare in under an hour, this one-pot meal is both nourishing and satisfying, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings. Serve it with a slice of crusty bread or crackers for a complete meal that pays homage to traditional Polish cuisine. Keywords: Polish kielbasa soup, hearty soup recipe, one-pot meal, easy comfort food, kielbasa and cabbage soup.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound kielbasa sausage
- 3 large potatoes
- 3 medium carrots
- 2 celery stalks
- 1 large onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups cabbage
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Slice the kielbasa sausage into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Peel and dice the potatoes. Slice the carrots into rounds and chop the celery, onion, and cabbage. Mince the garlic cloves.
In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the sliced kielbasa and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove the sausage and set aside.
In the same pot, add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and aromatic.
Add the chicken broth, diced potatoes, cabbage, bay leaves, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes and vegetables are tender.
Return the browned kielbasa to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Remove the bay leaves and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, if needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve hot with crusty bread or crackers, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
387 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.1 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 35 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 1533 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.8 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.8 g | ||
| Protein | 15.4 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 99 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1097 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
