Polish Potato Soup (Kartoflanka) Recipe
A comforting and hearty Polish Potato Soup, known as Kartoflanka, featuring tender potatoes, savory smoked kielbasa, and a creamy sour cream base. This soup is a delicious and satisfying dish perfect for colder days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Polish
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Potato Soup:
- 6 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 smoked kielbasa sausages, sliced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp marjoram
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh dill for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add kielbasa slices and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add onion and carrots to the pot, cooking for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Add Potatoes and Broth: Stir in potatoes, broth, marjoram, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes.
- Add Sour Cream: Stir in sour cream and return the kielbasa to the pot. Simmer for 5 more minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh dill and serve warm with rye bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Polish Potato Soup, Kartoflanka, Potato Soup Recipe, Polish Soup, Comfort Food
