Description
Indulge in the warmth of fall with our Cozy Crockpot Potato Soup featuring savory sausage. This hearty, creamy soup is ideal for chilly evenings, offering a delicious blend of flavors with minimal effort. Simply toss your ingredients into the slow cooker and let it work its magic, creating a comforting dish that will satisfy both family dinners and gatherings. The silky texture of the potatoes combined with the rich broth makes this soup a go-to for cozy nights at home. Garnish with fresh herbs and cheese for an extra touch of flavor, and enjoy a bowl that embodies the essence of autumn.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken or beef sausage (mild or spicy)
- 4 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning blend
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, about 5–7 minutes.
- While the sausage cooks, chop the onion and mince the garlic. Dice potatoes into ½-inch chunks.
- Transfer browned sausage to a slow cooker along with its drippings. Add onion, garlic, diced potatoes, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours or until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in heavy cream or half-and-half and mix in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Serve warm, garnished with parsley or green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 50mg