Slow Cooker Loaded Potato Sausage Soup Recipe

October 16, 2013 By Nicole Harris 16 Comments

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Slow Cooker Potato Soup

One of my favorite things about fall is the cozy meals. Nothing beats a warm, full belly on a chilly day.

So when I got the opportunity to create a recipe using Hillshire Farm Sausage, I knew that I wanted to make a soup. A potato and sausage soup with all of the fixins! My slow cooker has been my best friend lately, so I opted for a slow cooker soup. Easy-Peasy Potato Soup!

I really enjoyed this soup and my daughter devoured it, then asked for seconds! This will definitely be a regular on my winter menu!

The Main Flavor Players: Hillshire Farm Sausage, Gold Potatoes and Sweet Onion.

Second String {but just as important}: Sour Cream, Cheese, Garlic, Horseradish, Green Onions, Salt and Pepper.

I fried the sausage before adding it to the potato soup. This is optional, I just prefer the firmer texture that it creates. Also, feel free to cut the sausage however you prefer. Slice it, cube it or toss the entire link into the pot if that is your style.

It was really hard not to eat all of the fried sausages . . . I may have sneaked a few!

Slow Cooker Loaded Potato & Sausage Soup

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Slow Cooker Loaded Potato and Sausage Soup is the perfect fall and winter meal. An easy slow cooker soup recipe that is filling and quick to prepare. This hearty soup has all of the wonderful flavor of a loaded potato with chunks of Sausage to make it extra special!

Ingredients

Soup

4 lbs Gold Potatoes, cubed
1/2 large Sweet Yellow Onion, chopped
6 Garlic Cloves, chopped
5½ cups Water or Chicken Broth
1/2 cup Milk
1/2 cup Sour Cream
1 Tb Prepared Horseradish
Salt/Pepper
1 Hillshire Farm Angus Beef Smoked Sausage

Toppings

Sour Cream
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Chopped Green Onions

Instructions

Cut potatoes into large chunks. No need to peel or cut into small pieces.
Place the potatoes, chopped onions, chopped garlic and a pinch of salt/pepper into the slow cooker.
Cover with the water or chicken broth. I use half water, half broth.
Cover and cook on high for 3½-4 hours (or on low for 6½ hours).
For chunky soup use a potato masher. For smooth, puree using an immersion blender.
Slice or chop the Hillshire Farm Sausage and pan fry on medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until brown.
Add the milk, sour cream and horseradish to the potato soup. Stir.
Add the sausage to the slow cooker. Cover and continue to cook for another 45 minutes.
Serve the Potato Sausage Soup. Top with sour cream, cheese and green onions. Salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Information

Yield 8Serving Size 1
Amount Per ServingCalories 333Total Fat 9gSaturated Fat 4gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 29mgSodium 339mgCarbohydrates 52gFiber 5gSugar 4gProtein 12g

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Di@CookTheTV says
October 16, 2013 at

Hi Nicole,
Potato soup? Yes, please! And adding the sausage was brilliant. I will definitely be trying this. I agree on the cooking the sausage before adding to soup. But I would never have thought to add horseradish, you smart girl! Thanks for the recipe:) Di
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- Nicole Harris says
  October 16, 2013 at
  
  Thanks Di! The horseradish was my special little twist … I forgot to mention it in my post. Of course, I try to add hot sauce or horseradish to most anything 😀
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Amanda {A Royal Daughter} says
October 16, 2013 at
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Amazing. I am so trying this – it looks sooooo delicious!
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- Nicole Harris says
  October 16, 2013 at
  
  Thanks Amanda! I hope you enjoy it as much as me and my family did. It is the perfect warm & cozy winter meal!
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Ericka @ The Sweet Life says
October 21, 2013 at

Looks amazing — great idea for a recipe!
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- Nicole Harris says
  October 22, 2013 at
  
  Thanks Ericka!
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Marj says
July 12, 2014 at

I will be trying it with smoked turkey sausage.
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- Nicole Harris says
  July 14, 2014 at
  
  Oh, that sounds wonderful, Marj! Enjoy 🙂
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Kimmie says
November 12, 2014 at

Oh BOY is this good! Hubby has put it in the regular rotation! I pureed 1/2 the potatoes and left half chunky and the texture was just right. I used regular smoked sausage because that’s what I had in the freezer..and, for an extra hit of smoky flavor…added a couple tablespoons of melted bacon fat (I always have a jar of bacon fat in fridge for cornbread and such)…yowza!
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- Nicole Harris says
  November 13, 2014 at
  
  Glad you like it, Kimmie. I LOVE that you added bacon fat! Great Idea 🙂
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Belinda says
November 20, 2014 at

I just cam across this recipe and want to try it our right away. I do have one question though, before you mash or puree the potatoes, do you drain off any or all of the water?
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- Nicole Harris says
  November 21, 2014 at
  
  Hi Belinda. I leave the liquid in the soup. If you prefer an extra thick soup you can remove a little liquid. But you will want to leave some liquid otherwise you will have mashed potatoes 🙂
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Grace says
December 29, 2014 at

Would it be alright to use russet potatoes instead of golden?
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- Nicole Harris says
  December 31, 2014 at
  
  I’m sure that will be fine. Whatever your preference 🙂
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Rachel says
January 10, 2018 at

This sounds like it makes a lot. How many people does this roughly serve?
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- Nicole Harris says
  January 10, 2018 at
  
  This should be enough to feed 6…or 4 really hungry people 😀
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