Polish Potato Cheese Soup with Sausage & Onion

For the Soup Base

Rich, creamy, and loaded with smoky sausage—this soup warms the crew from bow to stern

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons Butter
• 2 Large (About 1 1/2 Cups) Onions, Chopped
• 3 Tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
• 5 Cups Milk
• 3 Medium (About 3 Cups) Potatoes, Cubed 1/2-Inch
• ¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper
• 2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• 8 Ounces (About 2 Links) Cooked Polish Sausage, Sliced 1/4-Inch
• 1 Teaspoon Salt, To Taste

Instructions

1. In a 4-quart saucepan over medium heat, melt butter until sizzling. Add chopped onions and cook 4–5 minutes until softened.
2. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute to form a light roux.
3. Add milk, cubed potatoes, and pepper. Stir constantly for 3–5 minutes until mixture reaches a boil.
4. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 22–28 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
5. Stir in shredded cheddar and sliced sausage.
6. Continue cooking 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted and soup is heated through.
7. Season with salt to taste and serve hot.

Prep: 10 min • Cook: 40 min • Wait: No time