Cozy Crockpot Potato Soup with Sausage
Warm up this fall with our Cozy Crockpot Potato Soup featuring savory sausage. This hearty and delicious recipe offers a perfect blend of creamy potatoes and flavorful sausage, making it an ideal choice for chilly evenings or family gatherings. Simply toss the ingredients into your crockpot, and let the slow cooking bring out rich flavors that envelop you in comfort. Enjoy a bowl of this delightful soup garnished with cheese or fresh herbs, and savor the warmth and satisfaction it brings to your dining table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 lb Italian-style sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups potatoes (peeled and diced into ½-inch chunks)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for sautéing)
- Fresh parsley or green onions (chopped for garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic in olive oil until softened.
- Transfer to the slow cooker and add diced potatoes and chicken broth.
- Brown the sausage before adding it to the slow cooker.
- Season the mixture with salt, pepper, and thyme; mix well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for about 3 hours until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in heavy cream or half-and-half just before serving; garnish if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg