slow cooker heaven: spicy chicken/sausage soup

Name: Slow Cooker Heaven: Spicy Chicken/Sausage Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 3 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## PLAN/PURCHASE; 4 slice(s) thick country bacon, chopped; 4 cup(s) chicken stock, not broth; 1/2 pound(s) chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1/2 pound(s) fully-cooked smoked sausage, cubed; 1/2 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced; 3/4 pound(s) golden potatoes, cubed; 2 stalk(s) celery, chopped; 1/2 cup(s) peas, frozen variety; 2 medium carrots, chopped; 1 teaspoon(s) crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste; 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground cumin; 1 pinch(es) cayenne pepper, or to taste; - salt, kosher variety, to taste; - black pepper, freshly ground, to taste; 8 ounce(s) ramen noodles, precooked, per serving; - toasted sesame seeds, for garnish

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Andy Anderson !

Wichita, KS

Updated on May 1, 2016

This is an excellent, chicken soup that’s a snap to make, and sure to please… so yummy. And the good news is that you probably have all the ingredients you need. This is a great soup to take the chill off a cold day, or just any old time you crave some good, comfy soup. Besides, I’ve been informed that chicken soup is good for the soul. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 3 Hr

method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

PLAN/PURCHASE
4 slices thick country bacon, chopped
4 cups chicken stock, not broth
1/2 pound chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 pound fully-cooked smoked sausage, cubed
1/2 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
3/4 pound golden potatoes, cubed
2 stalks celery, chopped
1/2 cup peas, frozen variety
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
- salt, kosher variety, to taste
- black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
8 ounces ramen noodles, precooked, per serving
- toasted sesame seeds, for garnish

How To Make slow cooker heaven: spicy chicken/sausage soup

Step 1

PREP/PREPARE

Step 2

Gather your ingredients.
Step 3

Add the bacon to a skillet over medium heat.
Step 4

Cook until beginning to crisp.
Step 5

Drain on paper towels and reserve.
Step 6

Add the chicken stock, to the bowl of a slow cooker.
Step 7

Add the chicken, sausage, and onions.
Step 8

Slow cook on low for 90 minutes.
Step 9

After 90 minutes add the potatoes, celery, peas, carrots, red pepper flakes, cumin, cayenne. Then add some salt and pepper, to taste.
Step 10

Chef’s Note: As the temperature gets colder, I find myself adding a bit more red pepper flakes, and maybe even a bit more cayenne; conversely, as the weather warms up, I add less.
Step 11

Chef’s Tip: This dish relies on good seasoning, so taste, then season… taste, then season.
Step 12

Slow cook on low for an additional 90 minutes.
Step 13

PLATE/PRESENT
Step 14

Plate with a bed of ramen noodles, and then garnish with the reserved bacon, sesame seeds, and maybe a soft-boiled egg. Enjoy.
Step 15

Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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