Cheesy Potato Kielbasa Soup
A hearty and comforting soup made with beef kielbasa, creamy potatoes, and melted cheese, perfect for chilly evenings.
Equipment
- Crockpot Use a greased crockpot for best results.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 14 oz beef kielbasa, thawed and cut into small pieces
- 32 oz frozen diced potatoes or mini potatoes, cubed
- 1 small onion, diced and sautéed (optional) Sauté until translucent for more flavor.
- 2.5 cups shredded cheese
- 0.33 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup half and half or 2% milk
- 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
- No alcoholic drinks allowed, please substitute with a non-alcoholic option.
Instructions
- If desired, sauté the diced onion in a pan until translucent. This step enhances the flavor of your soup, making it even more delicious.
- In a greased crockpot, combine the diced potatoes, kielbasa, sautéed onion, and shredded cheese. Make sure to mix them well so every bite is cheesy and flavorful.
- Pour the melted butter and cream of chicken soup over the kielbasa mixture. The melted butter adds richness, while the soup brings creaminess.
- Stir everything together until well combined. This ensures that all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Cook on low for 3-4 hours. The longer you cook it, the more the flavors meld together, so if you have time, let it cook for the full 4 hours.
- After cooking, add 1 cup of half and half and stir well. This will give your soup a creamy texture. Cook for an additional 15 minutes until the mixture thickens.
- Serve the soup warm, topped with extra shredded cheese for that ultimate cheesy goodness.
Notes
You can customize this dish by adding your favorite herbs or spices for extra flavor.