Best Kielbasa Potato Chowder Recipes

KIELBASA POTATO CHOWDER

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There's just the right touch of comfort in this sensational sausage chowder from Misty Chandler of Lawton, Oklahoma. "My husband and I make a meal of it with some warm bread."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 bacon strips, diced
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/2 cups water
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 kale leaves, torn or 1/3 cup chopped fresh spinach
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream or 2% milk

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet, brown kielbasa and bacon; drain, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings. Add onion; cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until onion is tender. Add garlic; 1 minute longer., In a large saucepan, bring broth and water to a boil. Add the potatoes, bouillon and pepper. Cook for 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender. , Add the meat mixture and kale; cook over medium heat for 2 minutes or until kale is wilted. Reduce heat. Add the cream; cook 1 minute longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 852mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

POTATO AND KIELBASA CHOWDER

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This is the BEST Chowder on a Cold Winters day. Or any time you are craving it!!! You can also cook on top of stove for 2 hours on medium-low. To lower the calories you could easily substitute half & half for the cream, use low-fat or fat free cheese and a turkey kielbasa.

Provided by Gina Gamble

Categories Chowders

Time 8h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 medium white onions chopped
1 clove garlic crushed
32 oz chicken broth
6-8 medium potatoes chopped
2 c frozen corn
1/2 lb 1/4 inch slices of kielbasa
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
8 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 c heavy whipping cream

Steps:

1. In a 6 quart crock-pot add all of the ingredients except the cream and cheese
2. Stir to combine
3. Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours or on high 5-6 hours or until the potatoes are fork tender.
4. Remove the lid and fish out the bay leaf and discard.
5. Add the shredded cheddar cheese and cream to the soup and stir to combine and melt the cheese
6. Serve with a nice fresh salad and some crunchy bread to sop up the soup juices and enjoy!

KIELBASA POTATO CHOWDER

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From TOH, this looks like a quick and easy weekday dinner for my DH. A good use for that occasional left-over kielbasa.

Provided by Denise in da Kitchen

Categories Chowders

Time 35m

Yield 4 cups, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 lb smoked kielbasa or 1/2 lb Polish sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 slices bacon, diced
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups water
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granule
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 kale leaves, torn or 2 chopped fresh spinach
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream or 1/2 cup 2% low-fat milk

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet, brown kielbasa and bacon; drain, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings.
Add onion and garlic; cook over medium heat for 2 - 3 minutes or until onion is tender.
In a large saucepan, bring broth and water to a boil.
Add the potatoes, bouillon and pepper. Cook for 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Add the meat mixture and kale; cook over medium heat for 2 minutes or until kale is wilted.
Reduce heat. Add the cream; cook 1 minute longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 825.5, Fat 58.4, SaturatedFat 26.2, Cholesterol 183.1, Sodium 1814.5, Carbohydrate 49.8, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 3.6, Protein 28.2