Crock Pot BBQ Cocktail Sausage Soup (Print version)

Smoked cocktail sausages simmered in a flavorful blend of BBQ sauce, apricot jam, and spices for a tangy, sweet comfort.

# What You Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1 lb smoked cocktail sausages, sliced into bite-sized pieces

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Liquids & Bases

05 - 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
06 - 1 cup BBQ sauce, tangy-style preferred
07 - 1/2 cup apricot jam or preserves
08 - 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained

→ Seasonings

09 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
10 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
11 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
12 - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, optional for heat
13 - Salt to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - Add sliced cocktail sausages, chopped onion, red bell pepper, and minced garlic to the slow cooker.
02 - Pour in chicken broth, BBQ sauce, and apricot jam. Stir until the jam is fully dissolved and mixture is well combined.
03 - Add drained diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using. Stir gently to incorporate all seasonings.
04 - Cover and cook on low for 4 hours until vegetables are tender and flavors have fully melded.
05 - Taste and adjust salt as needed. Serve hot, optionally garnished with chopped parsley.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Its the ultimate low effort comfort food that tastes like you spent hours on it
  • The BBQ and apricot combo creates this crazy good flavor people never guess
02 -
  • Drain those tomatoes really well or your soup will be too thin
  • The jam needs to fully dissolve, so give it extra stirring time
03 -
  • Taste the BBQ sauce before adding, some are saltier than others
  • If the broth is too thin, remove the lid for the last 30 minutes of cooking
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