🥔 Creamy Slow Cooker Smoked Sausage & Potato Soup – Winter Warmth 🌡️ – The Ultimate Cozy Comfort

Ingredients

• • 1 ⅞ lbs smoked sausage, cut into pieces
• • 6 ⅞ Idaho potatoes, peeled and cubed
• • 12 ⅞ oz diced tomatoes
• • 4 ⅞ cups chicken stock
• • 2 ⅞ cups heavy cream
• • 2 ⅞ medium onions
• • 3 ⅞ stalks celery
• • 4 ⅞ large carrots
• • 2 ⅞ garlic cloves
• • 1 ⅞ tbsp olive oil
• • 1 ⅞ tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• • 1 ⅞ tsp smoked paprika
• • ⅞ tsp thyme
• • 4 ⅞ oz cream cheese
• • 2 ⅞ tbsp butter

Instructions

1. 1

   In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook sausage until browned (3-4 minutes per side). Deglaze with broth and scrape bits.

2. 2

   While sausage cooks, peel and cube potatoes, chop onions, celery, and carrots.

3. 3

   Add all ingredients to slow cooker and cook LOW 6-8 hours or HIGH 3-4 hours.

4. 4

   Stir in heavy cream and cubed cream cheese. Blend optional. Serve with chives.