Kielbasa Potato Soup
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Updated Jun 12, 2025
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I’m thrilled to share a recipe that has become a staple in my kitchen: Slow Cooker Cheesy Kielbasa Potato Soup. If you’re a fan of hearty soups that warm your soul, this one’s a winner. Tender potatoes, smoky kielbasa, and a rich, creamy broth are all slow-cooked to perfection.
If you have picky eaters, you’ll enjoy the versatility of using smoked sausage, Polish kielbasa, or even turkey kielbasa, with an equally fantastic outcome. Plus, feel free to switch up the veggies – kale, corn, or carrots, the choice is yours. If you have extra kielbasa, try my slow cooker pierogies recipe.
Ingredients for Kielbasa Potato Soup
This recipe is from scratch and doesn’t have a ton of ingredients. See the recipe card for full ingredient amounts.
- Kielbasa: One pack sliced kielbasa (sometimes called polska kieblasa) is the perfect amount for this soup. We also use kielbasa is my slow cooker kielbasa and sauerkraut, kielbasa hashbrown casserole and candied kielbasa.
- Russet Potatoes: You’ll only need 2, diced. You can also use red potatoes or gold potatoes.
- Chicken Broth: This is the base of the soup, chicken broth is a mild broth great for starting almost any soup. You can also use vegetable broth.
- Beer: Adds an extra hint of flavor. We like pilsner and also use that in our Crockpot Beer Cheese Soup.
- Vegetables: Carrots and onions, both sliced and diced.
- Seasonings: Salt, cayenne pepper, dried thyme, and garlic powder.
- Wait to Add: Heavy cream, all-purpose flour, and freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese. This will not only thicken the soup, but the cheese adds a great sharp flavor.
Variations
Here are my favorite ways to change up this recipe, feel free to make it your own.
- Potatoes: Any potato, such as red potatoes, gold potatoes, or sliced fingerling potatoes, will work great in this recipe.
- Cheeses: Change the flavor of the recipe by using pepper jack cheese or even Swiss cheese!
- Spice Level: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a diced jalapeno for an entirely different flavor profile!
- Meats: You can use cooked ground beef or cooked ground sausage instead of kielbasa. Or feel free to use a different kind of kielbasa such as chicken or spicy.
How to Make Kielbasa Potato Soup
Step One – Add the sliced kielbasa, fresh potatoes, finely diced onions, and all other ingredients (except the chicken broth, heavy cream, flour, and cheese) to the slow cooker. Pour in the chicken broth. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours.
Step Two – When the cooking time is done, whisk the heavy cream and flour together.
Step Three – Add the slurry mixture to the soup and stir. Cook for 30 more minutes on high.
Step Four – Allow the cheese to melt. Garnish, serve warm, and enjoy.
My Serving Suggestions
Here is how we love serving this cheesy soup:
- Serve this Potato Kielbasa Soup with a side salad for a balanced meal.
- Grab your favorite baguette some homemade garlic bread. A good crusty bread pairs perfectly with creamy soups like this.
- Add a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese, a dash of red pepper flakes, and a handful of chopped green onions for layers of flavor.
- Make it a family affair by setting up a soup bar with various toppings. Let everyone customize their bowls with extra cheese, herbs, or even a dollop of sour cream. It’s a fun and interactive way to enjoy this delicious creation. We do a soup bar as well with our slow cooker baked potato soup recipe.
Featured Comment
“Tastes like it’s straight out of an authentic Irish Pub. Delicious with a loaf of crusty bread for dunking.“
– Ann
Slow Cooker Cheesy Potato Kielbasa Soup
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Ingredients
- 12 oz. sliced kielbasa
- 2 small russet potatoes, diced
- 2 cups chicken broth, (or one 15-oz. can)
- 1 cup beer
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1 small onion , diced
- ½ tsp. dried thyme
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
Wait to Add:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 Tbsp. all purpose flour
- 8 oz. block sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Add everything to the slow cooker except the heavy cream, flour and cheese.
- Cook on low for 6 hours.
- When the cooking time is done, whisk the heavy cream and flour together. Add to the soup and stir.
- Cook for 30 more minutes on high, then stir in the cheese and serve.
Sarah’s Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.
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What is a serving size for this soup? Is one serving size equal to a cup or two cups?
I do not measure, I apologize.
Absolutely the best potato soup recipe in my book now ! I make it with Sapporo Japanese beer and add frozen spinach sometimes . I quickly hit it with a potato masher a few times before serving for a more creamier texture. It’s important to cut the potatoes in similar sizes and shapes for doneness. I use a chopper and they come out perfect. Wonderful recipe. I’ve shared it many times !