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Crockpot Potato Sausage Soup

A hearty and creamy potato sausage soup that is perfect for chilly nights. Just toss ingredients in the crockpot and let it cook!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 4-5 medium medium potatoes, diced
  • 1 pound sausage (Italian or kielbasa), sliced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk or heavy cream Add towards the end for creaminess.
  • 2 cups carrots, sliced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a crockpot, combine the diced potatoes, sliced sausage, chopped onion, minced garlic, sliced carrots, chicken broth, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Stir everything together and cover.
Cooking
  1. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the potatoes and carrots are tender.
  2. About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the milk or cream.
  3. Adjust seasoning as needed and serve warm.

Notes

Cut the veggies small for faster cooking. Sauté your onions and garlic before adding them to the pot for extra flavor. Feel free to add spinach or kale for added nutrients.