Creamy Potato Kielbasa and Kale Soup

Creamy Potato, Kielbasa and Kale Soup is complete old-world comfort in a bowl that’s perfect when the weather is chilly!

(Post updated 3-2-20 from the original dated 3-11-18)

The inspiration behind this recipe:

Creamy Potato, Kielbasa and Kale Soup is a twist on a recipe I “married” into.  My mother-in-law, Shirley, makes an amazing potato and cabbage soup that we absolutely love!  We make it at least once every winter.  I talk about my mother-in-law’s potato and cabbage soup in this post for Parmesan Roasted Cabbage Wedges.

Here’s my interpretation!

A single head of cabbage can go a long way–especially when there are only two people in a household so I don’t buy one very often.  Instead, I used a bunch of kale I had on hand for this recipe.  The kale is perfection and updates it to 2017!

I haven’t done a DNA test yet, but all indications are I’m 100% Polish.  My mom was Polish, my dad is Polish, my grandparents and great-grandparents on both sides were Polish.  Yeah, it’s looking like I’m Polish, too.  So, what better way to honor my heritage than to add kielbasa!

How to make Creamy Potato, Kielbasa and Kale Soup:

• Cook onion and celery in a little bit of oil until it’s nice and soft.
• Add 1 1/2 pounds of diced potatoes–preferably “waxy” such as red or Yukon gold–peeled if desired.
• Add chicken broth and kielbasa.

• Add kale, let it cook until wilted then thicken.
• I added my own flair to this family classic by making it just a tad lighter.  The original family recipe calls for two cups of half-and-half.  I decided to scale it back to one cup of half-and-half.  The butter, flour and half-and-half combination will get crazy thick, so add a ladle or two of the liquid from the soup to make it manageable, then pour it into the soup.

Simmer until thickened and serve!

Creamy Potato, Kielbasa and Kale Soup!  Total comfort in a bowl, my reader friends!  Perfection!

For more great rustic, hearty soups, be sure to try my:

• Farmhouse Cabbage Soup with Cannellini Beans and Kielbasa
• Smoky Spanish Vegetable and White Bean Soup with Kale
• Old-Fashioned Potato, Cabbage and Kielbasa Soup
• Chorizo, Kale and Sweet Potato Stew

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Creamy Potato, Kielbasa and Kale Soup

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Creamy Potato, Kielbasa and Kale Soup is complete old-world comfort in a bowl that's perfect when the weather is chilly!

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (4-5 cups)
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 1 pound kielbasa or another smoked sausage, halved lengthwise and sliced
• 1 bunch kale, red or green, stems removed, coarsely chopped
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Heat canola oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion and celery, reduce heat to medium-low and cook 8 - 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add the garlic and the potatoes and stir.
2. Add the chicken broth and kielbasa. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 10 - 12 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Add the kale and cook 1 - 2 minutes more. Turn off the heat, cover and set aside.
3. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the flour and cook 1 - 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add half and half, whisking constantly. Whisk in a ladle-full of the chicken broth from the Dutch oven to prevent it from becoming too thick to work with.
4. Transfer the thickened combination to the Dutch oven.
5. Bring the soup back up to a simmer and cook over low heat, stirring often until thickened. Stir in Dijon mustard and Worcestershire. Season to taste with salt and black pepper and serve.

Nutrition Information

Yield

6

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 621Total Fat 43gSaturated Fat 17gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 24gCholesterol 103mgSodium 2378mgCarbohydrates 41gFiber 4gSugar 8gProtein 19g

The nutritional information above is computer-generated and only an estimate. Please do your own research with the products you're using if you have a serious health issue or are following a specific diet.