HUNGARIAN CREAMY POTATO SOUP WITH SMOKED SAUSAGE / TEJFÖLÖS KRUMPLILEVES FÜSTÖLT KOLBÁSZAL

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

smoked sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: hot dogs

Chicken sausage is lower in fat, while hot dogs are more affordable.

Heat a large pot over medium heat and add diced smoked sausage until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove the sausage and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.

Add chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery to the pot; sauté until softened, about 4-5 minutes.

Stir in diced potatoes, paprika, and bay leaves; cook for another 2 minutes to toast the spices.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Remove bay leaves and blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or in batches with a countertop blender.

Stir in heavy cream and return the sausage to the pot; heat through for another 5 minutes.

Season with salt, black pepper, and fresh dill to taste before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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