Kielbasa Potato Chowder

Name: Kielbasa Potato Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 cups, 2 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 lb smoked kielbasa or 1/2 lb Polish sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 3 slices bacon, diced; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 1/2 cups water; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granule; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 kale leaves, torn or 2 chopped fresh spinach; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream or 1/2 cup 2% low-fat milk

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Recipe by Denise in da Kitchen

From TOH, this looks like a quick and easy weekday dinner for my DH. A good use for that occasional left-over kielbasa.

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READY IN: 35mins

SERVES: 2

YIELD: 4 cups

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

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lb smoked kielbasa or 1/2 lb Polish sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3

slices bacon, diced
1

small onion, finely chopped
1

garlic clove, minced
1 ¹⁄₂

cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 ¹⁄₂

cups water
2

medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
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teaspoon chicken bouillon granule
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teaspoon pepper
2

kale leaves, torn or 2 chopped fresh spinach
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cup heavy whipping cream or 1/2 cup 2% low-fat milk

DIRECTIONS

In a large nonstick skillet, brown kielbasa and bacon; drain, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings.
Add onion and garlic; cook over medium heat for 2 - 3 minutes or until onion is tender.
In a large saucepan, bring broth and water to a boil.
Add the potatoes, bouillon and pepper. Cook for 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Add the meat mixture and kale; cook over medium heat for 2 minutes or until kale is wilted.
Reduce heat. Add the cream; cook 1 minute longer or until heated through.

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