Description
This Cozy Crockpot Potato Soup with Sausage is rich, hearty, and full of comforting flavors. Tender potatoes, savory sausage, and a creamy broth come together effortlessly in the slow cooker, making it the perfect cold-weather dinner or easy family meal.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 lb smoked sausage or Italian sausage, sliced
- 6 cups russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- Optional garnish: chopped green onions or crispy bacon
Instructions
Instructions
- Add sliced sausage, diced potatoes, onion, and garlic to the crockpot.
- Pour in chicken broth and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until potatoes are tender.
- Use a potato masher to lightly mash some of the potatoes for a thicker texture.
- Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Cover and cook an additional 15–20 minutes before serving.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Notes
For extra richness, add a few tablespoons of cream cheese. This soup thickens as it sits and tastes even better the next day. Serve with crusty bread or a simple green salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–7 hours (LOW) or 3–4 hours (HIGH)
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: crockpot potato soup, sausage potato soup, slow cooker soup, creamy potato soup
