Kielbasa Soup with Spinach and Romanesco
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Serves: 8 servings
 
Ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon fat of choice (olive oil, bacon fat, coconut oil)
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 (approx) pound kielbasa, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 carrot, peeled and diced
  • 3 medium sized red potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 quarts (8 cups) chicken broth
  • 1 small head of romanesco, chopped
  • 1 16oz bag frozen chopped spinach
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • parsley or cilantro to garnish
Instructions
  1. In a large soup pot, add the cooking fat and the kielbasa and onion.
  2. Sauté for about 10 minutes or until the kielbasa is lightly browned and some of the fat is released.
  3. Use a paper towel to soak up any excess fat.
  4. Add the garlic, carrot, potato, dried herbs and romanesco. Sauté for another few minutes until fragrant.
  5. Add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes or until the potatoes and carrots are tender.
  6. Remove from heat and add the spinach.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste
  8. Garnish with fresh herbs.
Recipe by Sustainable Dish at https://sustainabledish.com/kielbasa-soup-spinach-romanesco/