Kielbasa and Potato Soup

 


Ingredients:


1 pound Kielbasa sausage, sliced


2 cloves garlic, freshly minced


1 tablespoon olive oil


1 small yellow onion, diced


½ cup celery, finely sliced


2 large carrots, peeled and diced


4 cups chicken stock


1 ½ pounds potatoes, diced


½ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded


2 cups milk


2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded


1/4 cup parsley, roughly chopped


Salt and pepper to taste


How to Prepare Kielbasa and Potato Soup:


First Step:


Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or soup kettle over medium-high heat.

Add sliced sausage and cook for 5 to 6 minutes.

Remove the sausage from the Dutch oven and set aside.

Second Step:


In the same pot, add diced onion, minced garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook for 2 minutes.

Pour in chicken stock and add diced potatoes.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.

Third Step:


Return the cooked Kielbasa to the pot. Add milk, Parmesan cheese, and Cheddar cheese. Season with salt and pepper.

Stir well and cook for an additional 10 minutes over medium-low heat until the cheese has melted.

Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley.

Serve immediately and savor the goodness!


Enjoy!