Cozy Crockpot Potato Soup with Sausage – Hearty and Delicious for Fall
Warm up this season with our Cozy Crockpot Potato Soup featuring savory sausage. This hearty dish is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for those chilly autumn nights. With a creamy texture and rich flavors, this soup is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste. Simply toss the ingredients into your slow cooker and let it do the magic while you unwind. Ideal for family dinners, gathering with friends, or meal prepping for the week ahead, this delightful soup will keep everyone warm and satisfied.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken or beef sausage
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- ½ cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- Fresh parsley or green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion, mincing the garlic, and dicing the potatoes.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion until translucent, then add garlic until fragrant.
- Transfer the sautéed mixture to a slow cooker. Add sausage, diced potatoes, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Set the slow cooker on low for about 6 hours or until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in heavy cream or half-and-half and shredded cheese about 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve hot and garnish with fresh parsley or green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg