Crock Pot Sausage Potato Soup
Warm up this winter with a bowl of Crock Pot Sausage Potato Soup! This hearty and comforting soup recipe is easy to make and will leave you feeling full and satisfied. Italian sausage gives the soup a flavorful kick, while potatoes add bulk and flavor. The soup is slow-cooked in a creamy sauce for hours, making it the perfect meal to cozy up with on a cold da
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 yellow onion (diced)
- ⅓ cup carrots (diced)
- ½ ribs celery (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 lb petite red potatoes (quartered)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add sausage and cook and break apart until browned. About 7-8 minutes. Add carrots, onion, celery, and garlic to skillet. Continue to cook for 4-5 minutes or until veggies are softened.
- Drain of excess grease and add cooked sausage and veggies to a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Add potatoes, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper, basil, parsley, oregano, black pepper, chicken broth, and water. Stir until well combined.
- Cover and cook on high for 3 ½ - 4 ½ hours or on low for 7 - 8 hours. Thirty minutes before cook time is up. Add heavy cream and cheese. Stir until well combined and continue to cook.
- Serve while hot and enjoy!
Notes
- If you like your broth thicker whisk in 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and continue until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Kick up the heat and add a little spice to crock pot sausage potato soup by adding a can of diced tomatoes with green chilies or red pepper flakes.
- Reheat on the stove over medium heat until warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 525kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 18gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 124mgSodium: 1092mgPotassium: 555mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1356IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 267mgIron: 2mg
*Nutrition information is an estimate. It may vary based on ingredients, brands, and changes in cooking methods listed in the recipe. If you need exact ingredient numbers, I recommend calculating them with your preferred nutrition calculator.
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