Description
Cozy Crockpot Potato Soup with Sausage is the ultimate comfort food for chilly fall days. This creamy, hearty soup combines tender potatoes with savory chicken sausage, all perfectly cooked in your slow cooker. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create a delightful dish that warms both the heart and the soul. Ideal for family gatherings or meal prepping, this recipe offers rich flavors and a satisfying texture that everyone will love. Garnished with fresh herbs and cheese, it’s an inviting bowl of goodness that makes any autumn evening feel special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken sausage (Italian-style, 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
- Fresh parsley or green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and brown the chicken sausage until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Chop the onion, garlic, and potatoes while the sausage is cooking.
- Transfer the browned sausage to the slow cooker; add chopped vegetables, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Cover and cook on low for about six hours until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in heavy cream before serving; adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve hot, garnished with shredded cheese and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg