Description
A creamy, hearty, and comforting crockpot potato soup with sausage that is easy to prepare and perfect for a filling dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 2 pounds)
- 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 150g)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth (960ml), low-sodium recommended
- 1 cup heavy cream (240ml), full-fat
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (100g), freshly shredded
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- Optional: chopped celery, carrots, or frozen corn for added veggies
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Remove sausage from casing and crumble into the pan. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes. Transfer sausage to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving rendered fat in the pan.
- Add diced onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent and fragrant. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
- While sausage and onions cook, peel and dice potatoes into roughly 1-inch cubes.
- Transfer browned sausage, sautéed onions, and garlic to the crockpot. Add diced potatoes, chicken broth, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Set crockpot to low and cook for about 4 hours, or until potatoes are fork-tender. Avoid stirring too often.
- Once potatoes are soft, stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add a splash of broth or water if soup is too thick.
- Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with sliced green onions. Optionally, add extra sharp cheddar or crispy bacon bits.
Notes
[‘Brown the sausage first to add flavor and prevent greasy soup.’, ‘Do not overcook potatoes to avoid mushy texture; check at 4 hours.’, ‘Use low-sodium broth to control saltiness.’, ‘Add cheese off heat to avoid clumping or separation.’, ‘Mash a few potato chunks before adding cream and cheese for thicker soup.’, ‘Optional add-ins include celery, carrots, frozen corn, or extra proteins like bacon or chicken.’, ‘For a vegetarian version, omit sausage and use vegetable broth with extra veggies.’, ‘Reheat leftovers gently on stove with splash of broth or cream to maintain creaminess.’]
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximatel
- Calories: 410
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 18
Keywords: crockpot potato soup, sausage soup, easy dinner, slow cooker soup, creamy potato soup, hearty soup, weeknight dinner