Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
  • 1 1/4 pounds (1 ring) kielbasa, 1-inch dice
  • 1 pound (1 large or 2 medium) starchy potato, such as russet, peeled and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 scant palmful
  • 1/2 tablespoon coriander, half a palmful
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 ribs celery, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 head savoy cabbage, chopped
  • A few grates nutmeg
  • 1 cup lager beer, room temp
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cups tomato passata or puree
  • 1/2 cup creme fraiche
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried
  • Handful fresh parsley leaves, chopped
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced

Method

  • Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add the kielbasa and brown.
  • Remove the kielbasa to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Add the potatoes, paprika, coriander, allspice, carrots, celery, garlic, onions and some salt and pepper.
  • Cook, partially covered, 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Then wilt in the cabbage and season with a little nutmeg.
  • Deglaze the pan with the beer.
  • Add the stock and passata, then slide the kielbasa back in the pot and simmer to combine flavors, 15 minutes.
  • Cool and store for a make-ahead meal.
  • Reheat over medium heat.
  • Finish the soup with the creme fraiche, herbs and lemon juice; serve in shallow bowls.