Creamy Potato Kielbasa and White Cheddar Soup

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp

olive oil

13 1/2 oz

polish kielbasa sausage, (quartered through the length then sliced)

1 1/3 cups

chopped yellow onion

1 cup

peeled and diced carrots

1 cup

diced celery

2 14 ounce cans

low-sodium chicken broth, (or more to thin if desired)

5 cups

3/4-inch peeled and diced russet potatoes ((about 2 lbs))

3 tbsp

butter

1/4 cup

all-purpose flour

3 cups

milk ((I used whole))

1 1/2 cups

sharp white cheddar cheese

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

3 tbsp

chopped fresh parsley