Slow Cooker Cheesy Smoked Sausage and Idaho Potato Soup
Today I have a comforting and delicious Slow Cooker Cheesy Smoked Sausage and Idaho Potato Soup perfect for every occasion from tailgating to family game night or dinner with friends. This is a hearty and filling meal that everyone will enjoy!
This has Slow Cooker Cheesy Smoked Sausage and Potato Soup has become a real family favorite. I have added a video to show you just how easy it is to make!
Slow Cooker Cheesy Smoked Sausage and Potato Soup
As fall rolls around and the weather starts to cool down comfort foods are the best. It’s all about the football games, hunting season and spending time with your family and friends. You gotta love it!
This recipe is sponsored by the Idaho Potato Commission, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
I am partnering with the Idaho Potato Commission to share tailgating recipes featuring Idaho® potatoes.
Cheesy Smoked Sausage and Idaho Potato Soup just takes a few minutes of prep and then your slow cooker works it’s magic to create an incredibly delicious and filling meal.
How to Make Slow Cooker Cheesy Smoked Sausage and Potato Soup:
- Place potatoes, onions, peppers and smoked sausage in slow cooker.
- Mix broth, heavy cream, and cornstarch together and pour over potato mixture.
- Add seasonings and stir until well combined.
- Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours.
- Stir in shredded cheese until melted.
The house smelled so good while it was cooking! When the soup was just about ready, I popped a pan of cornbread in the oven and I can’t think of anything better to nibble on during game time!
After a hectic week, this was really the perfect Sunday meal. Generally when I make soup, I take the time to sauté the vegetables but in the slow cooker the flavors have time to come together without taking that extra step.
We are huge fans of soup for dinner. I think I was just too picky as a kid to enjoy it. These days Italian Gnocchi Soup and Creamy Ham and Potato Soup and Tuscan Sausage Potato Soup and of course our favorite Easy Chicken Noodle Soup are on constant rotation.
When we have smoked sausage on hand, Red Beans and Rice is always a favorite comfort food meal.
Potatoes are on the menu just about every night of the week and we love these Bacon Cheese Burger Twice Baked Idaho Potatoes to change up the dinner rotation.
The Idaho Potatoes were perfectly tender and the smokiness of the sausage was the perfect compliment to the dish. I hope you give this one a go soon! It is definitely going on my fall meal rotation!
If you are looking for a fast and easy version of this soup, try our Quick Smoked Sausage Potato Soup!
Idaho grown potatoes have a high solids content, so there’s more potato and less water. The high quantity of starch grains cook to a light, fluffy texture and full, firm appearance when properly prepared.
More Slow Cooker Recipes to Check Out
- Slow Cooker Smothered Pork Chops with Sour Cream Gravy
- Slow Cooker Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole
- Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Chili
- Slow Cooker Steak Teriyaki
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Slow Cooker Cheesy Smoked Sausage and Idaho Potato Soup
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Idaho® Potatoes peeled and cut into bite-size chunks
- 1 1/2 - 2 pounds smoked sausage cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1 large onion diced
- 1 cup diced sweet peppers
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons Mrs. Dash or other all purpose seasoning
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Place potatoes, onions, peppers and smoked sausage in slow cooker.
- Mix broth, heavy cream, and cornstarch together and pour over potato mixture.
- Add seasonings and stir until well combined.
- Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 5-6 hours, or until potatoes are cooked through and fork tender.
- Stir in shredded cheese until melted. Serve immediately.
Looks perfect for a cold game day!
This looks so delicious! The perfect fall comfort food!
I’m putting that on my must-make list as soon as it is no longer 90 degrees here in So Calif. YUM!
I adore soup and lately I’ve been totally loving the classics with potatoes etc so I’m all over this one!
Gorgeous Fall recipe! Love!
I’m loving this big bowl o’comfort! I want to dive in.
What a hearty delicious soup! All those potatoes and sausages would make my hubby very happy!
Sounds so good. Thank you.
Buying the ingredients this week. The family will diffently enjoy!
Sausage, potatoes, and cheese are just meant to be together. Great soup!!
I don’t care if it’s still 90* degrees here I’m making it this week, I love any slow cooker recipes. Thanks for sharing! YUM!
I hope you enjoy it Regina!
I love how hearty this is!
Great soup. I added carrots, a green pepper and used red potatoes. Instead of Mrs dash I used trader Joe’s 21 season salute. Added extra garlic powder and 21 seasoning salute (about 1/2 Tablespoon more of each but no additional salt). I used 4 cups of chicken broth and 1 cup of half and half. I used Tillamook sliced extra sharp white cheddar from costco and chopped it. The carrots and potatoes did not soften after 4 hours on high so probably another hour or 2 would be perfect. Definitely making it again!
I’m glad you enjoyed it and your substitutions sound wonderful!
Whats the calorie count per serving?
Do you brown the sausage first?
Hi Angela,
I do not but it won’t hurt a thing if you prefer to brown it first.
~ Milisa
Can I use 2% milk instead of heavy cream? Looks great! Can’t wait to try it. Got my crockpot out and ready.
Hi Lisa,
That will work. Hope you enjoy the soup.
~ Milisa
We followed this recipe exactly but used kosher salt and just one tsp Cavender’s Greek seasoning. It’s a keeper! So good!
So glad y’all enjoyed it!
~ Milisa
I have made this several times. I’ve shared the recipe with many of my friends. It’s a great fall/winter recipe. I make cornbread and eat it with it. So so good!!
Hi Sherry,
I am so glad that you are enjoying the recipe and it makes my day that you are sharing it with your friends. It’s one of our favorite soup recipes!
~ Milisa