Indulge in the sublime allure of my favorite creamy potato soup, a culinary masterpiece that elevates comfort to an art form. Velvety and rich, each spoonful is a symphony of textures—silky potatoes, tender chunks, and a luxurious creaminess that delights the tastebuds. Infused with savory undertones of onions, and herbs, it’s a harmonious blend that dances on taste buds. This soup is a warm embrace on chilly days, a balm for the soul, and a reminder of home. Its simplicity belies its sophistication, captivating with every mouthful. Love it for its heartwarming essence. It is a bowlful of nostalgia and pure gastronomic joy.

Ingredients

• 8 medium or 6 large peeled potatoes, chunked and chopped
• 1 1/4 stick of salted butter
• 1 1/2 cups celery chopped
• 1 1/2 cups carrots chopped
• 1 medium to large onion chopped
• 1 tall 12 oz or 2 small 8 oz heavy whipping cream or equivalent amount of milk of your choice
• 1 Polska kielbasa sliced and then quartered
• 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
• 2 tablespoons parsley
• Salt & pepper to taste

Directions

• Peel and chop potatoes
• Chop vegetables to desired sizes
• Boil potatoes in large soup pot of water with pinch of salt until tender but not mush
• Saute vegetables in 1/4 stick of butter until onions are translucent and rest of vegetables are tender
• Using a large colander, drain water from potatoes once cooked
• Add 1 stick of butter to pot, melt fully in bottom of pot
• Add potatoes back to butter in pot and with masher 3/4 mash the potatoes, leave some chunks
• Add heavy whipping cream (or milk of your choice) to desired consistency, I like the soup thick and hardy but any consistency is fine. Save a bit of the heavy whipping cream for reheating the soup leftovers
• Add vegetables to potato soup
• Add chopped Polska kielbasa
• Add Italian seasoning, parsley, salt and pepper to your preferred taste
• Combine and heat to just below boiling, simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring well as not to let bottom scald

Toppings and condiments

• shredded cheese sprinkled on top at time of serving
• fresh herbs like parsley sprinkled on top at time of serving
• crackers or bread of choice

This soup reheats really well if you add just a bit more of heavy whipping cream each time you reheat it.