Description
A cozy, hearty, and easy crockpot soup made with sausage, potatoes, and broth. Perfect for busy weeknights and family meals with minimal prep and big flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casing removed if using links
- 4 medium russet potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled and diced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 150g)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste (start with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper)
- Optional: ½ cup heavy cream or half-and-half for extra richness
- Optional: chopped fresh parsley or thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Remove sausage from casing if using links and crumble into the skillet. Brown sausage, stirring occasionally, about 6-8 minutes. Remove sausage and set aside, leaving some fat in the pan.
- In the same skillet, add diced onion and cook over medium heat until softened and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Transfer browned sausage, sautéed onion, and garlic to the crockpot. Add diced potatoes and pour in chicken broth. Stir to combine and ensure potatoes are submerged.
- Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 7-8 hours until potatoes are tender and soup has thickened.
- Stir the soup and season with salt and pepper to taste. If desired, stir in heavy cream or half-and-half and heat through for a few minutes without boiling.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or thyme if desired.
Notes
Brown the sausage first to add flavor and render fat. Use low-sodium broth to control saltiness. You can leave potato skins on for texture and nutrients if short on time. Add cream at the end and avoid boiling to keep soup silky. Soup tastes better the next day. For dairy-free, skip cream or use coconut milk. Add veggies like kale or spinach in last 30 minutes for a boost.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximatel
- Calories: 350
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 18
Keywords: crockpot soup, sausage potato soup, easy dinner, family-friendly, slow cooker, comfort food, 5-ingredient soup