Creamy Potato, Broccoli, Sausage Soup
- 2 to 3 pounds of potatoes, cut in 3/4 inch cubes
- 4 cups Chicken stock
- 2 chopped medium onions
- 1 ring of kielbasa sausage, split lengtwise and cut in 1/4 inch slices.
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon hot horseradish
- 3 teaspoons grated parmesan or asiago cheese (or mix both)
- 1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste
- 2 cups broccoli flowerets
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup sweet white wine
- 1/4 cup snipped parsley
- 2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill.
- 1 teaspoon basil
- salt & pepper to taste
- (a shot of Tobasco optional)
- IN A LARGE SOUP POT:combine the cubed potatoes, (preferably Yukon Gold or red)with about 3 cups of chicken stock, adding enough water to cover well. Bring to boil. Cook just till potatoes can be broken with a fork, about 12 to 15 minutes, and remove from heat. Leaving about a pint of stock and 1 1/2 to 2 cups of potatoes in the pot, transfer most of the potatoes and stock to a blender and process till smooth. Add sour cream, horseradish, parmesan and milk to thin as needed, about 1 cup. Blend again and return to the soup pot.
- IN A SAUTE PAN: After putting the potatoes on to boil, saute onion in about 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat, till well browned and tender. Remove onions from pan to a dish. Immediately add the kielbasa and stir-fry till browned. Return onions to fry pan with sausage, heat for 1 minute, then add to soup pot. Add white wine, remaining cup of chicken stock and milk to desired heavy soup consistency. Add broccoli, parsley, dill and basil. Cook as a slow simmer till broccoli is just chewy tender, about 10 minutes. Serve in pre-warmed bowls with hot artisan bread. Top with a shake of parmesan and a pinch of fresh dill.
potatoes, chicken stock, onions, ring of kielbasa sausage, sour cream, milk, horseradish, parmesan, anchovy paste, broccoli flowerets, balsamic vinegar, sweet white wine, parsley, dill, basil, salt
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/creamy-potato-broccoli-sausage-soup-1227553 (may not work)