Kielbasa Soup (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 300g kielbasa sausage, bite-sized.
02 - 750g potatoes, peeled and cubed.
03 - 1 medium onion, diced.
04 - 1 medium carrot, diced.
05 - 2 celery ribs, diced.
06 - 4 garlic cloves, chopped.
07 - 1.25 litres chicken stock.
08 - 300ml full-fat milk.
09 - 100g cheddar cheese, grated.
10 - 30g fresh parsley, chopped.
11 - 1 tablespoon olive oil.
12 - 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes.
13 - Salt and pepper to taste.

# Instructions:

01 - Heat oil in a large pot. Fry kielbasa until crispy. Remove and set aside.
02 - Use the same pot with drippings. Sauté onion, carrot, celery. Add garlic and chili flakes.
03 - Add potatoes and stock. Boil then simmer for 10-12 minutes until potatoes are tender.
04 - Temper milk with hot soup. Add to pot with kielbasa. Stir in cheese until melted. Add parsley. Season to taste.

# Notes:

01 - Quick comfort meal.
02 - Great for cold days.
03 - Uses one pot.
04 - Can prep ahead.
05 - Rich and filling.
06 - Perfect weeknight dinner.