Cozy Crockpot Potato Soup with Sausage – Hearty and Delicious for Fall
Cozy up this fall with our delicious Cozy Crockpot Potato Soup with Sausage. This creamy, hearty soup is perfect for chilly evenings, offering a warm embrace in every bowl.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours on low (or 4 hours on high)
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken or beef 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 or Italian seasoning blend
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Optional: Fresh parsley or green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic; peel and dice the potatoes.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent, then add garlic for an additional minute.
- Transfer sautéed mixture to a slow cooker and add diced potatoes and sausage.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted; garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg