Description
This Creamy Crockpot Sausage Kale And Potato Soup is the kind of cozy meal that makes dinner feel effortless and deeply satisfying. It is packed with savory Italian sausage, tender potatoes, fresh kale, and a rich creamy broth that slowly builds flavor as it cooks. Whether you need an easy dinner, a comforting family meal, a cozy cold-weather soup, or new crockpot food ideas for busy weeknights, this easy recipe delivers a hearty bowl every time.
Ingredients
1 pound Italian sausage
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
4 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup heavy cream
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 cups kale, chopped
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then cook the sausage until browned and crumbled.
2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant.
3. Transfer the sausage mixture to the crockpot.
4. Add the diced potatoes, chicken broth, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
5. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the potatoes are tender.
6. Stir in the heavy cream and softened cream cheese until smooth and fully blended.
7. Add the chopped kale and cook for 15 to 20 minutes more, until wilted.
8. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, taste, and adjust seasoning before serving hot.
Notes
Use Yukon Gold potatoes for the creamiest texture because they hold their shape while becoming beautifully tender.
Add the kale near the end of cooking so it stays vibrant and does not turn overly soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1080mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 82mg
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