Potato Sausage Soup Slow Cooker (Print)

Chunky soup with potatoes, sausage, and veggies—super easy in a slow cooker for chilly weather.

# Ingredients:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 celery stalks, chopped up
02 - 4 potatoes, medium-sized, peeled and cubed
03 - 4 carrots, sliced up
04 - 1 onion, large, chopped
05 - 3 garlic cloves, minced

→ Meat & Sausages

06 - 450 g smoked bratwurst or Krakauer, sliced

→ Liquids

07 - 240 ml milk or cream
08 - 950 ml veggie stock

→ Spices & Oils

09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
10 - salt and black pepper how you like
11 - 1 teaspoon paprika
12 - 2 teaspoons dried thyme

→ For topping

13 - fresh parsley, chopped

# Steps:

01 - Sprinkle with parsley, give it a try, add salt or pepper if you want, and dish up in wide bowls.
02 - Pour in the cream or milk, stir gently, and let it warm up for about 10 minutes on low heat.
03 - Take a potato masher and squish part of the potatoes right in the slow cooker till it's a little creamy, but still chunky.
04 - Put a lid on and let it go for 6 to 7 hours on low, or blast it for 3 to 4 hours on high until the veggies get soft.
05 - Dump in the veggie stock, throw in thyme, paprika, and salt and pepper. Mix everything up well.
06 - Toss the potatoes, onions, celery, carrots, garlic, and sausage slices into your slow cooker along with the sautéed onion and garlic.
07 - Warm up some olive oil in a big pan on medium heat, add the onion and garlic, and cook until they're soft and see-through—about 5 minutes.

# Notes:

01 - Wanna give it extra kick? Add a sprinkle of nutmeg. For a hearty meal, serve with crusty country bread.