Slow Cooker Cheesy Sausage & Potato Soup

• Meat

  • 1 pkg Sausage, Smoked

• Produce

  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup Onion
  • 5 Russet potatoes, small to medium size
  • 1 cup Sweet peppers

• Canned Goods

  • 2 cups Chicken broth

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 1/2 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp Salt

• Dairy

  • 2 cups Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup Heavy cream

• Other

  • 2 teaspoons Mrs. Dash

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Description

Ingredients

• 5-6 russet potatoes (small to medium size, about 2 lbs), peeled and cut into bite-size chunks
• 1 pkg (14 - 16 oz) smoked sausage cut into bite-sized chunks
• ½ cup onion, diced
• 1 cup diced sweet peppers (I use red and orange)
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream (or half-n-half)
• 1½ tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons Mrs. Dash
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
• ¼ tsp. pepper
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (I like to use sharp cheddar)

Directions

• Combine potatoes, onions, peppers and smoked sausage in slow cooker.
• In a large pyrex measuring cup or medium bowl, whisk together chicken broth, heavy cream (or half-n-half), cornstarch, Mrs. Dash, garlic powder, salt, red pepper flakes and pepper. Pour over potatoes mixture.
• 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.