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Kielbasa Soup

5 from 1 vote
This rustic kielbasa cabbage potato soup is one I find myself craving as the weather cools down and those crisp fall days approach.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Central Europea
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion diced
  • 13 oz smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 2 cups green cabbage shredded
  • 2 large russet potatoes scrubbed and diced (peel if desired)
  • 2 medium carrots peeled and sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter and olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions, kielbasa, celery, and cabbage. Sauté for 8-10 minutes until lightly browned and fragrant.
  2. Stir in the garlic, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Add the diced potatoes, sliced carrots, chicken broth, and water. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil.
  4. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, until potatoes and carrots are fork-tender.
  5. Use a potato masher to gently mash some of the potato pieces directly in the pot to thicken the broth, if desired.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in the fresh spinach until wilted. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  7. Serve immediately garnished with fresh parsley, green onions, or grated parmesan cheese if desired.
  8. Let me know if you need any other details! Enjoy this wonderfully comforting soup.

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