Description
Cozy Crockpot Potato Soup with Sausage is a creamy, comforting slow cooker favorite for cool nights. Tender potatoes mingle with halal sausage, onions, garlic, and a rich milk-and-cream broth to create a hearty, family-friendly meal. Simple morning prep, hands-off cooking, and a cozy aroma that fills your home. Serve with chopped green onions or parsley for a bright finish. Makes 6 servings and freezes beautifully for leftovers.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb halal beef or turkey sausage, sliced
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
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- 4 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
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- 1 small onion, diced
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- 2 cloves garlic, minced
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- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
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- 1 tsp salt
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- ½ tsp black pepper
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- ½ tsp paprika
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- ½ tsp dried thyme
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- 1 cup milk
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- ½ cup heavy cream
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- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
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- Optional topping: chopped green onions or parsley
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Instructions
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- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and lightly brown the sliced sausage.
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- Add potatoes, onion, garlic, broth, salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme to the crockpot.
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- Add the browned sausage and stir to combine.
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- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until potatoes are tender.
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- Use a potato masher or immersion blender to partially blend the soup for a creamy texture.
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- Stir in milk, heavy cream, and shredded cheddar cheese.
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- Cover and cook for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is melted.
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- Serve warm with optional toppings.
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Notes
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- Brown the sausage well for deeper flavor.
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- You can use turkey sausage for a lighter option.
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- Adjust salt to taste based on the saltiness of your broth.
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- For a thicker soup, mash more potatoes or reduce broth slightly.
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- Leftovers refrigerate well for up to 3–4 days; freezes may affect texture of cheese.
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- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–7 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: Approximately 480 per serving
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: Approximately 750 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Cozy Crockpot Potato Soup with Sausage, Slow Cooker Potato Soup, Creamy Sausage Soup, Halal Sausage Potato Soup, Comfort Food, Fall Dinner, Family Dinner