Description
A creamy, comforting, and easy-to-make crockpot soup featuring Italian sausage, russet potatoes, and a velvety broth. Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, this family-friendly meal is hearty and flavorful.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed (sweet, mild, or spicy)
- 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 600g / 1.3 lbs)
- 1 large yellow onion, diced (about 200g / 7 oz)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (960ml / 32 fl oz)
- 1 cup heavy cream (240ml / 8 fl oz)
- 1 cup frozen corn (150g / 5.3 oz)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 2 tablespoons butter (28g / 1 oz)
- Optional add-ins: 2 cups chopped kale or spinach, ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese, bacon bits
Instructions
- Peel and dice potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Dice onion and mince garlic. Crumble sausage out of casing.
- Add potatoes, onion, garlic, sausage, dried thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the crockpot. Pour chicken broth over and gently stir.
- Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until potatoes are soft and sausage is cooked through.
- About 10 minutes before serving, stir in frozen corn and butter until melted and heated through. Add greens if using.
- Turn off crockpot or set to warm. Slowly stir in heavy cream. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Mash some potatoes if thicker soup is desired.
- Ladle soup into bowls and top with shredded cheddar cheese or bacon bits if desired. Serve with crusty bread or salad.
Notes
[‘Do not skip the heavy cream for best creamy texture.’, ‘Browning sausage beforehand adds flavor but is optional.’, ‘Use russet potatoes for best thickening effect.’, ‘Add greens like kale or spinach near the end to avoid overcooking.’, ‘Adjust salt at the end to avoid over-salting.’, ‘Leftovers reheat well on stove with added broth or cream.’, ‘Freezing is possible but may cause cream separation; thaw and reheat gently with extra liquid.’]
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximatel
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 18
Keywords: crockpot soup, sausage potato soup, creamy soup, easy dinner, family meal, slow cooker recipe, comfort food