Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups potatoes, peeled and diced (russet or Yukon gold)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Dried thyme or Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Brown the sausage: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned; drain excess grease.
- Sauté onions and garlic: Add diced onion to the skillet, cooking for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic for an additional 30 seconds.
- Combine ingredients: Transfer sausage, onion, garlic, potatoes, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and thyme into the crockpot; mix well.
- Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Add creaminess: Stir in heavy cream and cheddar cheese (if using). Cover again for another 15–20 minutes without boiling.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley or green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–7 hours on LOW or 3–4 hours on HIGH
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for maximum flavor. Adjust seasonings to your taste before serving. For extra creaminess, blend some of the potatoes before adding them back into the soup.
