Cozy Homemade Kielbasa Soup - Cook with Carla

Ingredients

• 750g (1½ lb) potatoes, cubed and peeled
• 300g (10.5 oz) kielbasa sausage, sliced into chunks
• 1 medium carrot, chopped into small pieces
• 4 garlic cloves, minced finely
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 30g (½ cup) fresh parsley, coarsely cut
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 300ml (1¼ cups) whole milk
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 1/4 litres (5 cups) chicken broth
• Salt and pepper as needed
• 100g (3.5 oz) cheddar cheese, shredded
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes