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This Pierogi Kielbasa Soup Is Like a Hug in a Bowl

This Pierogi Kielbasa Soup Is Like a Hug in a Bowl
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This creamy, cozy Pierogi Kielbasa Soup is everything you want in a comfort meal—pillowy pierogies, smoky kielbasa, tender vegetables, and a rich broth that tastes like it’s been simmering all day. Ready in under an hour, it’s a weeknight dinner dream that feels like a warm hug in a bowl.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp butter or oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 12 oz kielbasa, sliced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 12 frozen pierogies (potato and cheese preferred)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional: pinch of smoked paprika or dill
  • Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley or green onions

Instructions

  1. Heat butter or oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 5–7 minutes.
  2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. Add sliced kielbasa and cook until lightly browned, 3–5 minutes.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let cook for 10–15 minutes to blend the flavors.
  5. Carefully drop in the frozen pierogies. Simmer for another 10 minutes, or until the pierogies are tender and heated through.
  6. Stir in heavy cream and let it warm through, about 2–3 minutes.
  7. Season with salt, pepper, and optional smoked paprika or dill.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with parsley or green onions if desired.

Notes

  • Slice kielbasa on the bias for more flavor and browning.
  • Don’t over-stir once pierogies are added to keep them intact.
  • Add spinach or kale during the last few minutes for extra greens.
  • For a dairy-free version, use oat or coconut cream instead of heavy cream.

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