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Sausage and Potato Soup (Creamy, Stovetop or Crockpot)

A cozy, chowder-style sausage and potato soup that’s hearty, creamy, and flexible — use Italian, smoked, kielbasa, or chicken sausage. Ready in about 45 minutes on the stovetop or all day in the slow cooker.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings (about 1½ cups each)
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 lb sausage (Italian, kielbasa/smoked, or chicken), crumbled or sliced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 ribs celery, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or 2 Tbsp cornstarch, GF)
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 lb Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and ¾-inch diced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 3/4–1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half (or 1 can evaporated milk)
  • 1/4–1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 cups chopped kale or spinach (optional)
  • toppings: chives, Parmesan, bacon, or black pepper

Equipment

  • Dutch oven or large soup pot
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • knife and cutting board
  • ladle
  • measuring cups and spoons

Method

  • Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot or Dutch oven. Brown sausage until fully cooked (160°F for pork, 165°F for chicken) or sear sliced kielbasa; remove and set aside.
  • Sauté onion, celery, and carrots in remaining fat for 5–6 minutes until softened; add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  • Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute to remove raw flavor. Gradually whisk in broth until smooth.
  • Add potatoes, bay leaf, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Return sausage to the pot. Simmer 12–15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  • Stir in milk and half-and-half; simmer gently 2–3 minutes (do not boil).
  • Off heat, fold in sour cream or Greek yogurt and chopped greens until wilted. Season to taste and serve with toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 980mgPotassium: 950mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.3mg

Notes

Slow Cooker: Layer browned sausage, aromatics, potatoes, seasonings, and broth. Cook on Low 6–7 hrs or High 3–4 hrs. Stir in milk and sour cream or cream cheese during the last 20–30 minutes; wilt greens and season to taste.
Gnocchi Option: Replace half the potatoes with 1 lb gnocchi; simmer 3–4 minutes at the end.
Serve With: High-Protein Stuffed Pepper Soup, Chicken Potato Soup, or Potato Soup with Hashbrowns.
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