Description
Cozy Crockpot Potato Soup with Sausage is a hearty, comforting slow-cooker soup perfect for chilly days. Tender potatoes, savory sausage, and a creamy broth combine for a rich and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 lb sausage (Italian or smoked), sliced or crumbled
- 4 cups diced potatoes (about 4 medium potatoes)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup corn kernels (optional)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Crumbled bacon (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Place diced potatoes, onion, garlic, and corn (if using) in the crockpot.
- Add sausage and seasonings: Add sliced or crumbled sausage, thyme, salt, and pepper. Pour in chicken broth and stir to combine.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours until potatoes are tender.
- Add cream and cheese: Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese, if using, until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions and optional crumbled bacon.
Notes
For a smoother texture, partially mash some of the potatoes before adding cream. You can substitute sausage with turkey or chicken sausage for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–7 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: potato soup, crockpot soup, sausage soup, creamy potato soup, comfort food