Polish Potato Soup Recipe – Creamy, Rustic, and Hearty
A traditional Polish soup made with tender potatoes, aromatic vegetables, smoked sausage, and a tangy swirl of sour cream. Rich, comforting, and easy to make.
Ingredients
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4–5 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
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1 cup sliced kielbasa or smoked sausage
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1 onion, diced
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2 carrots, chopped
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2 celery stalks, chopped
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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2 tbsp butter or oil
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4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
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1 tsp dried marjoram
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1 bay leaf
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½ cup sour cream
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Fresh dill or parsley for garnish
Instructions
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Heat butter in a pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrot, and celery for 6–8 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
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Add kielbasa and sauté until browned, about 4–5 minutes.
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Stir in potatoes, broth, bay leaf, marjoram, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20–25 minutes until potatoes are tender.
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Partially mash potatoes for desired texture.
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In a small bowl, temper sour cream with a bit of hot broth, then stir into soup off heat.
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Remove bay leaf, garnish with herbs, and serve hot.
Notes
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Use light sour cream or yogurt to reduce fat.
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Freeze before adding sour cream for best texture.
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Add dumplings or mushrooms for variation.