Slow Cooker Chicken Sausage Soup Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6-8 hours
Total Time: 6-8 hours 15 minutes

Slow Cooker Chicken Sausage Soup finished in the slow cooker

On a night when the stove is the last thing you want to face, Slow Cooker Chicken Sausage Soup lets the slow cooker handle chicken sausage, sliced, medium carrots, diced, and celery stalks, diced. This slow cooker chicken sausage soup needs almost no attention, so dinner is ready whenever your day finally slows down.

Packed with flavorful chicken sausage, vegetables, and spices, this soup is both nutritious and satisfying. It’s a great way to enjoy a warm meal with minimal effort.

Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Sausage Soup Recipe

This soup features tender chicken sausage simmered with a variety of vegetables like carrots, celery, and spinach, all cooked in a savory broth. The recipe takes about 6-8 hours in the slow cooker and serves 6 people.

Ingredients

1 pound chicken sausage, sliced
2 medium carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

Prep the Ingredients: Slice the chicken sausage, dice the carrots and celery, chop the onion, and mince the garlic.
Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, celery, and garlic, and sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
Combine in Slow Cooker: Transfer the sautéed vegetables to the slow cooker. Add the sliced chicken sausage, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
Add Spinach: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the chopped spinach and allow it to wilt.
Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy hot, optionally with crusty bread.