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Slow Cooker German Potato Soup with Sausages

A hearty and comforting soup made with potatoes, carrots, celery, and smoked sausage, perfect for any season.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: German
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 cups potatoes, diced
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 2 cups smoked sausage, sliced Choose good quality for best flavor.
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a slow cooker, combine the diced potatoes, carrots, celery, chopped onion, and sliced smoked sausage.
  2. Pour the vegetable or chicken broth over the ingredients.
  3. Season the mixture with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Cooking
  1. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the vegetables are tender.
  2. About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the heavy cream.
  3. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serving
  1. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

Notes

This soup can be served with crusty bread or dinner rolls. To store leftovers, let cool completely and transfer to airtight containers. Keeps in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. You can add other vegetables or switch the sausage for turkey sausage or kielbasa.