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Italian Sausage Potato Soup Crockpot (Kielbasa Option)

A slow cooker soup that pretty much guarantees clean bowls and zero complaints. Creamy potatoes, savory sausage, and a splash of heavy cream turn into comfort food magic—whether you stick with Italian sausage or upgrade to the Kielbasa Option.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Course Main Course
Servings 6

EQUIPMENT (PAID LINKS)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground Italian sausage
  • optional: 12 ounces kielbasa sliced into ½-inch rounds (Kielbasa Option)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • ½ medium onion chopped (about ½ cup)
  • 4 medium russet potatoes peeled and diced (about 4 cups)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions

  • Brown the Sausage: Cook the Italian sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned, then drain the excess fat. For the Kielbasa Option, lightly brown the kielbasa slices in the same skillet; you can use them instead of the Italian sausage or combine both.
    1 pound ground Italian sausage, optional: 12 ounces kielbasa
  • Load the Slow Cooker: Transfer the sausage and optional kielbasa to the slow cooker. Add the garlic, onion, potatoes, salt, pepper, and chicken broth.
    1 tablespoon minced garlic, ½ medium onion, 4 medium russet potatoes, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 4 cups chicken broth
  • Stir Everything: Mix to evenly distribute the ingredients.
  • Cook the Soup: Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours or on high for 3 hours, until the potatoes are tender.
  • Add the Cream: Pour in the heavy whipping cream, cover again, and cook on low for 10–15 minutes until warmed through.
    1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • Finish and Serve: Ladle into bowls and top with Parmesan cheese.
    ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese for serving