Kielbasa Cheese Soup

By Kitchenbee

Better Homes & Gardens – Soups & Stews

Ingredients

• 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup butter
• 1 1 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
• 1 1 1 cup sliced celery (2 stalks)
• 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup flour
• 2 2 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 3/4 3/4 3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 1 can 1 (14.5-ounce) can chicken broth
• 3 3 3 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
• 8 8 1/4 ounces cooked kielbasa, sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 1 1 1 cup carrots, chopped
• 3 1/4 3 1/4 1/4 cups milk
• 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 3 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• Shredded sharp cheddar cheese and ground black pepper for garnish

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 35mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a 4 quart Dutch oven heat butter over medium heat until melted. Add onion and celery; cook until vegetables are tender; stirring occasionally. Stir in flour, Worcestershire sauce, and dry mustard. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Gradually stir in broth.

Add potatoes, kielbasa, and carrots. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, about 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Stir in milk and the ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cook and stir until mixture nearly comes to boiling; reduce heat. Gradually add the 3 cups cheese, stirring until cheese is melted. If desired, sprinkle each serving with additional cheese and/or pepper.