Comforting Crockpot Potato Soup Recipe with Sausage
A creamy, hearty potato soup with savory sausage, perfect for chilly evenings and family dinners. Easy to make in a crockpot for a cozy, comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes (low) or 3 hours 15 minutes (high)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 pound cooked smoked sausage or Italian sausage, sliced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, chopped green onions, crumbled bacon
Instructions
- Peel and dice the potatoes into bite-sized cubes. Set them aside.
- Slice the sausage into thin rounds and chop the onion finely.
- In your crockpot, combine the potatoes, sausage, onion, garlic, and chicken broth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir everything gently to combine.
- Cover the crockpot with the lid and cook on high for 3-4 hours, or low for 6-8 hours, until the potatoes are tender.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and melted butter. Pour this mixture into the crockpot during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Stir the soup well and let it cook for the remaining time to thicken slightly.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Serve hot with your favorite toppings, like shredded cheese, green onions, or crumbled bacon.
Notes
For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream. You can also swap sausage for turkey sausage or plant-based alternatives. Adjust seasonings towards the end for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 20
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 15
Keywords: potato soup, crockpot soup, sausage soup, comfort food, easy dinner, family meal