Kielbasa Soup (Polish)
๐ Cook Time: 2 hours
๐ Prep Time: 20 minutes
๐ Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Description:
I don’t usually like any sausage recipes. But once I created the sweet and sour flavor in this soup I knew I’d enjoy it. This soup tastes even better the next day after the ingredients have had a chance to blend.
Recipe Category:
One Dish Meal
Keywords:
Pork, Potato, Vegetable, Meat, Polish, European, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Weeknight, Stove Top, Less than 4 Hours
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 313.2
- Fat Content: 18.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 7.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 45mg
- Sodium Content: 1403.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 26.9g
- Fiber Content: 4.2g
- Sugar Content: 11.9g
- Protein Content: 10.2g
Yield:
8-9 cups
Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantities |
|---|---|
| Butter | 2 tbsp |
| Kielbasa | 1 |
| Onion | 1 |
| Celery | 2 stalks |
| Cabbage | 6 cups |
| Carrots | 2-3 |
| Bay leaf | 1 |
| Dried thyme | 1/2 tsp |
| Vinegar | 2 tbsp |
| Maple syrup | 4-6 tbsp |
| Salt | 2 tsp |
| Beef broth or water | 2 quarts |
| Potatoes | 2 |
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Begin by gathering all the ingredients required for this delightful Kielbasa Soup. Slice the kielbasa, dice the onion, chop the celery, shred the cabbage, and slice the carrots to ensure everything is ready for cooking.
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Sautรฉ Aromatics: In a large soup pot, melt the butter over medium heat until it begins to sizzle and release its enticing aroma. Add in the diced onion and chopped celery, and sautรฉ them until they turn tender and translucent, infusing the base of the soup with their savory essence.
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Simmer with Flavors: Pour in the water or beef broth, whichever you prefer, to the pot with the sautรฉed onions and celery. Add the shredded cabbage, sliced carrots, bay leaf, dried thyme, vinegar, and maple syrup to the pot, creating a flavorful concoction that promises to tantalize your taste buds.
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Bring to a Boil: Increase the heat to high, allowing the contents of the pot to reach a vigorous boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a gentle simmer, covering the pot with a lid to ensure the flavors meld together harmoniously.
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Infuse with Flavor: Let the soup simmer gently for about 1 1/2 hours, allowing the kielbasa and vegetables to release their savory essence and mingle with the sweet and sour notes of vinegar and maple syrup, creating a symphony of flavors that will elevate each spoonful of this hearty soup.
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Add Potatoes: After the initial simmering time has elapsed, introduce the sliced potatoes into the pot, submerging them in the flavorful broth. Cover the pot once again and continue to simmer the soup for an additional 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and perfectly cooked, ready to add their comforting texture to the ensemble.
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Serve and Enjoy: Once the potatoes are tender and the soup is infused with rich flavors, it’s time to ladle this delectable Kielbasa Soup into bowls, garnishing each serving with a sprinkle of fresh herbs or a dollop of sour cream if desired. Enjoy the warm, comforting embrace of this Polish-inspired soup, knowing that its sweet and sour flavors will linger on your palate long after the last spoonful is savored.
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Polish-inspired Kielbasa Soup, where tender kielbasa, hearty vegetables, and aromatic herbs blend together to create a symphony of flavors that will warm your soul and delight your taste buds. Whether enjoyed as a satisfying one-dish meal on a chilly evening or savored as a comforting lunchtime treat, this soup promises to be a delightful addition to your culinary repertoire, leaving you craving just one more spoonful of its irresistible goodness.
