This hearty and flavorful Kielbasa Potato Soup is packed with smoky sausage, creamy Gruyere and tender baby potatoes in every delicious spoonful. This soup is wonderfully rich, cheesy, and totally worth making all year round.

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• ❤️ Why You'll Love This Kielbasa Potato Soup Recipe
• 🛒 Ingredients for Smoked Sausage Potato Soup
• 🔪 How to Make Smoked Sausage Soup
• 💡 Tips
• ☑️ Storage Instructions
• 🍴 What to Serve with Potato and Kielbasa Soup
• 🔄 Substitutions and Additions
• Can I Use Yukon Gold Potatoes Instead?
• What if I Don’t Have Leeks?
• Can I Make This Ahead of Time?
• Can I Skip the Pancetta?
• 🍽️ More Tasty Soup Recipes

❤️ Why You'll Love This Kielbasa Potato Soup Recipe

• Savory smoked sausage, pancetta and tender baby potatoes
• Blend of fresh veggies and herbs
• Super cheesy and creamy texture
• Hearty and flavorful
• Family friendly

If you’re craving something warm, cheesy, and full of flavor, this Kielbasa Potato Soup is calling your name. It’s packed with smoky sausage, crispy pancetta, ender carrots and baby potatoes that soak up every bit of the rich, creamy broth. I add just the right amount of Gruyere to make the broth rich and velvety without being too thick.

The spinach adds a little pop freshness that brightens the creamy base and adds extra nutrients. I enjoy making this soup all year long because even though it’s a hearty soup it’s not overly rich. Plus, everything comes together in one pot for a simple, savory, and easy weeknight meal.

If you love this flavors in this soup, you should also try this Cabbage Soup with Sausage.

🛒 Ingredients for Smoked Sausage Potato Soup

• Kielbasa
• Baby red potatoes
• Heavy cream
• Gruyere cheese
• Pancetta
• Chicken broth
• Baby spinach
• Carrots
• Leeks
• Garlic
• Olive oil
• Dijon mustard
• Fresh thyme
• Salt
• Ground black pepper

*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

🥣 Recommended Tools

• Dutch oven or large pot

🔪 How to Make Smoked Sausage Soup

Wash and cut your baby red potatoes in half or quarters, depending how small they are.  You want them to be bite sized so they fit in your spoon easily.

Heat a Dutch oven or large pot to medium and add in the olive oil and pancetta.

Sauté for a few minutes until the pancetta is crisp, then remove and add in the sausage.

Continue sautéing until the sausage has some good color, then remove and set aside.

Leaving the rendered fat in the pan, add in the carrots, leeks, half the salt and ground black pepper.

Sauté for 2 minutes, then add in the garlic and continue sautéing for another 20 seconds, making sure not to brown the garlic.

Pour in the chicken broth, mustard, thyme, remaining salt and red potatoes, then cover and simmer on medium low for 10 minutes or until the potatoes are almost cooked through.

Add in the heavy cream, spinach and cooked sausage.

Slowly stir in the Gruyere cheese and continue simmering for another 5 minutes or until the potatoes are tender, the cheese has melted and the spinach is wilted.

Sprinkle the crispy pancetta over the top and serve.

💡 Tips

• Let the cheese melt slowly so it blends into the broth without clumping.
• If your leeks are sandy, slice them and rinse in a bowl of water to get all the grit out.
• Cheese and sausage can vary in saltiness so wait to add more until the end.
• If your soup thickens too much as it sits, just stir in a splash of broth to loosen it up.
• Want it extra creamy? Blend a cup of the soup (without the sausage) and stir it back in.

☑️ Storage Instructions

Let the soup cool completely before storing. Then, place it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Freeze in individual portions for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

🍴 What to Serve with Potato and Kielbasa Soup

With plenty of protein and fresh vegetables, this is a standalone meal but it's always great with warm Gluten-Free Cornbread or homemade (low-carb) Dinner Rolls.

🔄 Substitutions and Additions

• Cheese: Swap the Gruyere for sharp white cheddar or Fontina if that’s what you’ve got.

• Seasoning: Add a pinch of smoked paprika for a little extra depth.

• Peas: Stir in a handful of frozen peas at the end for a pop of sweetness.

• Kale: Use kale instead of spinach if you want something a little heartier.

• Beans: Toss in a drained can of white beans to bulk it up even more.

• Spice: If you like heat, a pinch of red pepper flakes goes a long way.

• Vegetarian: Skip the sausage and pancetta and use veggie broth, it will still be super flavorful.

Can I Use Yukon Gold Potatoes Instead?

Yes, just peel and dice them into small chunks so they cook evenly.

What if I Don’t Have Leeks?

You can use a small yellow onion instead. It won’t be quite the same, but it still works.

Can I Make This Ahead of Time?

Absolutely. It reheats really well, just give it a good stir and maybe a splash of broth.

Can I Skip the Pancetta?

Sure, but it adds a nice salty crunch. If you leave it out, maybe sprinkle a little crispy bacon on top instead.

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