Kielbasa Potato Soup is a hearty and comforting dish made with smoky kielbasa sausage, tender potatoes, and a rich broth. It's perfect for a cozy meal on a chilly day, offering a delicious blend of flavors and textures.

We like to call this Angel's Soup after the person who showed me the recipe. I've just tweaked it a bit to make it dairy free! If you'd like to serve with a side that's also dairy free, make this Raspberry Kale Salad!

Why You'll Love This Soup

It's super easy to make as everything cooks in one pot! It's easy to cleanup as well.
It taste's delicious! The smoky kielbasa and subtle sweetness of the coconut milk complement each other very well. You can also make your own broth or use store bought chicken broth, which can have a very rich flavor.
It's gluten and dairy free!

Ingredients Needed

Broth
Peppers
Potatoes: Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes are my favorite! If you love potato based soups, try this Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana!
Onion
Garlic
Kielbasa
Coconut Milk
Salt

Be careful of hidden ingredients in the kielbasa! Most of them have an ingredient list containing corn syrup solids, dextrose, soy, MSG, or the like. Pederson's Farm has a very clean kielbasa, but another good brand is Coleman's Organic.

I used to be nervous about adding coconut milk to a dish like this, but to me it perfectly complements the savory, salty flavor of the soup. Coconut is not the overpowering flavor, just a nice balance of everything.

Substitutions and Variations

Add corn instead of or alongside the peppers. Note that corn is a grain so this recipe will still be gluten free with this particular option.
Don't have coconut milk? Use almond milk! This keeps it dairy free.
You can definitely use dairy milk in place of the coconut milk if you tolerate it!

How To Make Easy Kielbasa Potato Soup

Once you've prepped all your veggies, add everything to the Instant Pot except the coconut milk and salt.

Seal the lid and press the meat/stew button and let it cook for the minutes it provides.

When it's finished, you can manually OR naturally release the steam.

When the steam is released, open the lid away from you, then add the coconut milk while stirring until it's fully mixed. Salt to taste, then enjoy!

Storage

For any leftovers, store them inside an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

You can freeze this recipe, let it cool completely then seal in an airtight container or in a large freeze bag and freeze for up to 3 months.

Reheating

To reheat refrigerated leftovers, heat them in a saucepan on the stove on medium heat until the desired temperature is reached.

For frozen leftovers, ideally let the thaw in the fridge 24 hours before cooking time then follow the above step.

Alternative Cooking Methods

This recipe uses the Instant Pot, however if you don't have one, just boil everything except the coconut milk and salt in a large sauce pan or Dutch oven until the veggies are tender. Then add the coconut milk and salt at the end as written.

If you prefer to make this in the slow cooker instead of the instant pot, cook on high for around 3 hours, or until the potatoes are tender. Again wait to add the coconut milk and the salt until the end.

What to Serve with Kielbasa Soup

What Potatoes Hold up Best in Soup

A great potato for soups is the Yukon Gold Potato.

However, there is not a crazy difference between one variety to the next, so feel free to use your favorite! I typically use Russet Potatoes.

More Healthy Soups You May Like

Gluten Free Corn Chowder is one of my all time favorite soups! It's creamy and super satisfying. It's the ultimate comfort food!

Kielbasa Potato Soup