Hearty Polish Sausage Soup Recipe

This hearty Polish Sausage Soup is the perfect comfort food for cold winter nights. Made with smoky Polish sausage, fresh vegetables, and fragrant herbs, this soup is full of robust flavors that will warm you from the inside out. It's easy to prepare and can be ready in just under 30 minutes. Serve it with crusty bread or a side salad for a satisfying and flavorful meal. Enjoy the taste of Poland with this delicious soup.

Ingredients

• 1 lb Polish sausage, sliced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 5 cups chicken broth
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced Polish sausage and cook until browned.
2. Remove the sausage from the pot and set aside. Leave the rendered fat in the pot.
3. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, sliced carrots, celery, and red bell pepper to the pot. Cook until the vegetables are softened.
4. Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes, including the juice. Add the dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
5. Return the cooked sausage to the pot and bring the soup to a boil. Reduce the heat to simmer and let it cook for 15 minutes.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
7. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
8. Serve hot with crusty bread or a side salad.

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