Slow Cooker Cheesy Sausage Potato Soup

Slow Cooker Cheesy Sausage & Potato Soup

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground sausage (mild or spicy)
  • 4–5 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
  • 2 tbsp flour (optional, for thickening)
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • Salt, to taste
  • ½ cup chopped green onions (for garnish)
  • ½ cup cooked bacon pieces (optional)

Instructions

  1. Brown the sausagein a skillet until fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
  2. In your