Crock Pot Kielbasa and Potato Soup
Smoky kielbasa, tender potatoes and a creamy cheddar broth make this a hearty, budget-friendly soup for cold nights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz (400 g) smoked kielbasa, sliced into half-moons
- 2 lbs (900 g) russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups (960 ml) chicken broth
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup (57 g) butter + 1/4 cup (30 g) flour
- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) whole milk
- 1/2 cup (120 g) sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups (150 g) cheddar, shredded
- Toppings: cheddar, crispy turkey bacon, green onions
Instructions
- Brown the kielbasa slices in a skillet for 3-4 minutes for extra flavor (optional), then add to the crock pot.
- Add the potatoes, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, broth and seasonings.
- Cover and cook on LOW 6 hours or HIGH 3-4 hours.
- Make a roux: melt butter, whisk in flour, cook 1 minute, then whisk in milk until thick.
- Stir the roux and sour cream into the soup, then add cheddar until melted.
- Cook 15 minutes more on HIGH. Serve with cheddar, turkey bacon and green onions.
Notes
Turkey kielbasa works well for a lighter version.
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