Kielbasa Potato Soup without bacon broth

1 (5 1/4 ounce) package scalloped potatoes mix 2 cups boiling water 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine 2/3 cup milk (I use 3/4 cup milk) 6 medium[...]

1 lb turkey kielbasa , sliced 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 (5 ounce) package sour cream and chives potato mix 2 1/2 cups water 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn[...]

1 lb baby yukon gold potato , peeled and sliced into 1/2 inch slices salt & freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup safflower oil (plus more for brushing) 2[...]