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Easy Slow Cooker Sausage Potato Soup (Best Homemade Recipe)

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This creamy, hearty soup is made with smoked sausage, potatoes, and a few simple ingredients, all cooked in the slow cooker for a hands-off, comforting meal. It’s the perfect recipe for busy weeknights when you need a warm hug in a bowl.

Ingredients

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  • 12–16 oz smoked sausage (beef, pork, or turkey kielbasa), sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cubed into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium recommended)
  • 1 cup milk or half-and-half
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep the ingredients: Peel and cube potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Dice the onion. Mince the garlic. Slice the smoked sausage into rounds, about 1/2 inch thick.
  2. Layer in the slow cooker: Add cubed potatoes, diced onion, and minced garlic to the slow cooker. Place sliced sausage on top. Do not stir yet.
  3. Add the seasonings: Sprinkle dried thyme, smoked paprika, and a generous pinch of black pepper over the top. Hold off on salt for now.
  4. Pour in the broth: Slowly pour chicken broth over everything. Give a gentle stir to combine.
  5. Cook on low: Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until potatoes are fork-tender.
  6. Thicken the broth (optional but recommended): About 30 minutes before serving, use a potato masher to gently mash some of the potatoes in the slow cooker, breaking up about one-third of them to thicken the broth.
  7. Add the dairy and butter: Stir in milk (or half-and-half) and butter. Cook for another 15-20 minutes on LOW until heated through and butter melts. Do not let it boil.
  8. Taste and adjust: Add salt if needed (start with 1/2 teaspoon) and adjust pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot with crusty bread or crackers.

Notes

Do not skip the mashing step—it transforms the soup into a creamy, satisfying dish. Watch your salt, as smoked sausage and broth can be salty. Cut potatoes evenly for uniform cooking. Resist lifting the lid during cooking. Timing is flexible; an extra hour on LOW is fine.

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