Slow Cooker Cheesy Potato Kielbasa Soup
This hearty Slow Cooker Cheesy Potato Kielbasa Soup is the ultimate comfort food for busy days. Featuring savory, halal-certified beef kielbasa, earthy potatoes, and a velvety sharp cheddar base, this one-pot meal is both simple and deeply flavorful. Perfect for families, this set-and-forget recipe delivers a rich, smoky, and creamy chowder that warms you from the inside out without any pork or alcohol-based ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 420
- Total Time: 435
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
12 oz. halal-certified beef kielbasa, sliced into rounds
2 small russet potatoes, peeled and diced
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup chicken broth (or non-alcoholic ginger ale for depth)
2 carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds
1 small yellow onion, finely diced
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
Place the sliced beef kielbasa, diced potatoes, carrots, and yellow onion into the slow cooker.
Pour in the chicken broth and add the dried thyme and sea salt.
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the potatoes are tender.
Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese.
Cover and cook for an additional 15 minutes on high until the cheese is melted and the soup is smooth and creamy.
Serve warm, optionally garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
Ensure all beef kielbasa used is certified halal or strictly pork-free. For a thicker chowder, mash a few of the cooked potato pieces directly in the slow cooker before adding the cheese and cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.