Slow Cooker Bratwurst Potato Soup
This Slow Cooker Bratwurst Potato Soup is a soul-satisfying soup that's perfect for the cold, winter season!
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time4 hours hrs
Total Time4 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Comfort Food
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 437kcal
Author: MaryAnn Dwyer
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 lb. bratwurst sausage, removed from casings
- 2 lbs. russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 (about 1 cup) carrots, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp. dried thyme leaves
- 1/2 tsp. dried rosemary
- 1/2 tsp. dried mustard
- 1/4 tsp. ground sage
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup heavy cream
- shredded cheddar cheese, for topping if desired
Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add bratwurst sausage removed from casings and cook, breaking up with a spatula until no longer pink. Remove with a slotted spoon to your slow cooker.
Add the potatoes, broth, onions, carrots, garlic, thyme, rosemary, mustard, sage, salt and pepper and bay leaf. Mix until well combined.
Cover and cook on high for 4 1/2 hours or low for 7 hours or until potatoes are fork tender.
Remove bay leaf. Use a potato masher to mash some, not all, of the potatoes to thicken the soup. Add the cream and stir until well combined. Cover and continue to cook for 1/2 an hour on low until warmed through. Serve immediately with shredded cheddar cheese for topping, if desired.
Calories: 437kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 790mg | Potassium: 869mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 527IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 2mg