Crock Pot Chicken Sausage Soup

This Crock Pot Chicken Sausage Soup is a hearty and flavorful recipe, which is made with chicken breasts and andouille chicken sausage. It’s the perfect weeknight dinner, ready in about 6 hours and 15 minutes.

Crock Pot Chicken Sausage Soup Ingredients

• 4 Gilbert’s Craft Sausages Andouille Chicken Sausages*, sliced into ¼ inch pieces
• 2 chicken breasts, ~1/2 lb (frozen is fine)
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced into thin strips, ~1 cup (frozen is fine)
• 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into thin strips, ~1 cup (frozen is fine)
• 2 stalks celery, sliced into ¼ inch pieces
• 1.5 cups frozen okra pieces
• 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (15 oz) can chicken broth, low sodium preferred
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tsp onion powder (or 1 small onion, diced)
• 1 tsp paprika
• 2 tsp creole seasoning blend (or cajun seasoning)
• 1 bay leaf
• ½ tsp pepper
• Pinch of crushed red pepper, to taste
• Salt, to taste (if needed)

How To Make Crock Pot Chicken Sausage Soup

1. Add ingredients to crock pot: Place chicken breasts, sliced sausage, vegetables, tomatoes, broth, tomato paste, and all seasonings (including bay leaf) into the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
2. Cook until tender: Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours.
3. Shred chicken: Remove bay leaf and discard. Take out chicken breasts, shred with two forks, and return shredded chicken to the soup.
4. Taste and adjust seasoning: Add salt if needed, stir well, and serve hot.

Recipe Tips

• Can I use frozen chicken? Yes, this recipe is designed to work with frozen chicken breasts without thawing first.
• Best sausage to use: Andouille chicken sausage adds smoky flavor, but any pre-cooked chicken sausage works.
• How to thicken the soup: Let it cook uncovered for the last 30 minutes or stir in extra tomato paste.
• Is this soup spicy? The creole seasoning and red pepper flakes add heat; adjust to taste.
• Serving with rice: Add ½ cup cooked rice to make it a heartier meal.

What To Serve With Crock Pot Chicken Sausage Soup

This soup pairs well with simple sides like bread or rice:

• Crusty French bread
• White or brown rice
• Simple green salad
• Cornbread
• Garlic toast

How To Store Crock Pot Chicken Sausage Soup

Refrigerate: Store cooled soup in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Freeze: Freeze in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

Chicken Sausage Soup Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 264
• Fat: 7g
• Saturated Fat: 2g
• Carbohydrates: 19g
• Sugar: 8g
• Fiber: 6g
• Protein: 29g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I make this without okra?
Yes, simply omit it or substitute with green beans or zucchini.

How do I make it less spicy?
Skip the crushed red pepper and use mild sausage instead of andouille.

Can I cook it on the stovetop instead?
Yes, simmer on low for 45–60 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

Does it work as a meal prep recipe?
Absolutely—store in individual containers for easy lunches throughout the week.

Try More Recipes:

• Crock Pot Chicken Scarpariello
• Crock Pot Chicken Scampi
• Crock Pot Chicken Satay