Crock Pot Sausage Potato Soup Recipe
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Crock Pot Sausage Potato Soup Recipe
Description
This sausage potato soup cooks gently in a crock pot starting with browned ground Italian sausage, which adds a spiced meatiness. The addition of peeled and diced russet potatoes, along with minced garlic and onion, creates a starchy and aromatic base stewed in chicken broth. Salt and black pepper season the soup before slow cooking.
After several hours on low heat, the soup is enriched with heavy cream and heated briefly to warm through, creating a creamy consistency without overpowering richness. It's served warm with grated Parmesan cheese scattered on top to add a salty, nutty finish.
The recipe benefits from slow cooking that softens the potatoes into tender bites while melding flavors. The sausage provides a savory component that contrasts with the mildness of the potatoes. Refrigerate leftovers in airtight containers for up to five days, allowing for easy reheating and meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 ground Italian sausage ground
- 4 russet potato peeled and diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1/2 onion (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- Brown the ground sausage and drain any remaining fat.
- Add the ground sausage to a crock pot.
- Place in the minced garlic, onion, potato, salt, pepper, and broth in the crock pot.
- Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours on low or on high for 3 hours.
- Stir in the heavy whipping cream. Cover and cook on low for 10-15 minutes until the cream is heated through.
- Serve warm topped with the parmesan cheese and enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftover soup in airtight containers and refrigerate for up to five days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 558 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 558kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 115mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 1078mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 962mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 616IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 12% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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