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Creamy One-Pot Kielbasa Potato Soup with Smoked Paprika and Thyme

Close-up of a creamy, orange-hued kielbasa potato soup filled with chunks of potato and sliced smoked sausage.
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Make this hearty and creamy kielbasa potato soup in one pot for an easy, comforting weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound kielbasa sausage, sliced into rounds
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cold water

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sliced kielbasa and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth. Add the diced potatoes, thyme, smoked paprika, pepper, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and flour until smooth.
  5. Stir the cream mixture into the soup. Continue to cook, stirring often, until the soup thickens slightly, about 3 to 5 minutes. Do not allow the soup to boil after adding the cream.
  6. Return the cooked kielbasa to the pot. Heat through for 2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  7. Serve hot.

Notes

  • For a thicker soup, mash about one cup of the cooked potatoes against the side of the pot before adding the cream mixture.
  • You can substitute smoked sausage for kielbasa if needed.
  • This soup reheats well and is good for meal prep.

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