Cheesy Potato Kielbasa Soup Crockpot Recipe

Lily Brooks

Cheesy Potato Kielbasa Soup Crockpot Recipe

This comforting crockpot soup features creamy cheese, tender potatoes, and savory kielbasa for a hearty meal with just 15 minutes of prep. Perfect for busy weeknights, it's a flavorful, family-friendly dish that practically cooks itself.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 8

Total Time 8 15

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Calories: 480

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

1 pound kielbasa sausage sliced into ¼-inch rounds
2 pounds russet potatoes peeled and diced
1 large yellow onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
4 cups chicken broth low-sodium preferred
1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup cream cheese cubed
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon black pepper
Salt to taste
Optional garnishes: chopped green onions extra cheese, crispy bacon bits

Method

Add potatoes, kielbasa, onion, and garlic to slow cooker. Toss to mix.
Sprinkle in thyme, paprika, and pepper. Pour in chicken broth and stir in Dijon mustard.
Cover and cook on HIGH for 4-5 hours or LOW for 7-8 hours until potatoes are tender.
Whisk cream and cornstarch in a bowl. Add to slow cooker along with cream cheese. Stir gently.
In final 15 minutes, gradually add cheddar cheese, stirring until melted. Adjust salt to taste.
Serve hot with desired garnishes like green onions, extra cheese, or bacon bits.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5 cupsCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 18gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 890mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

For a lighter version, use turkey kielbasa and half-and-half. Freshly shredded cheese melts better than pre-shredded. Avoid opening the lid while cooking to maintain consistent temperature.

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