Cozy Polish Potato Soup
This Cozy Polish Potato Soup is a simple, hearty soup made with potatoes, smoked kielbasa, carrots, and onions simmered in a savory broth. Rustic, filling, and deeply comforting, it’s the kind of meal that warms you from the inside out.
Equipment
- Large soup pot or Dutch oven
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
- 6 medium potatoes peeled and diced
- 2 smoked kielbasa sausages sliced
- 1 small onion diced
- 3 carrots sliced
- 1 quart chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Chopped or dried parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the kielbasa: Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the sliced kielbasa and cook until golden brown on both sides.
- Sauté the vegetables: Add the diced onion and sliced carrots to the pot. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and fragrant.
- Simmer the soup: Stir in the diced potatoes and pour in the broth. Season with salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer gently for about 25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, mash a few potato chunks directly in the pot.
- Add a bay leaf or dried marjoram while simmering for extra flavor.
- This soup tastes even better the next day.