Kielbasa Potato Soup

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 14 ounces kielbasa, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup onion, diced
• 3 tablespoons fresh sage, minced (divided)
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 2 dried bay leaves
• 1 1/2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup canned milk
• 4 teaspoons cider vinegar
• 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
• 1 teaspoon paprika

Recipe

• 1 brown kielbasa in the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. cook for 8-10 minutes then transfer to a paper towel lined plate.
• 2 saute the onion in the remaining oil till soft, about 3-4 minutes. add the garlic, bay leaves and 2 tablespoons of sage and cook for about a minute more.
• 3 stir in the broth and add the potatoes. partially cover with the lid and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer till the potatoes are soft.
• 4 with a hand mixer, puree the soup while in the pot. stir in canned milk, vinegar and salt and pepper to taste. simmer for 10-15 minutes more.
• 5 garnish each serving with 1/4 cup of tomatoes, minced sage and paprika.