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1 lb smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced

4 cups potatoes, diced

1 small onion, diced

2 carrots, sliced

2 celery stalks, sliced

3 cloves garlic, minced

4 cups chicken broth

1 tsp smoked paprika

1/2 tsp dried thyme

Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the greens:

3 cups chopped spinach, kale, or collard greens

Optional add-ins:

Red pepper flakes

Corn

White beans

1. Add sausage, potatoes, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, chicken broth, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper to the crockpot.

2. Stir gently to combine.

3. Cover and cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours until potatoes are tender.

4. Stir in greens during the last 20–30 minutes of cooking.

5. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

6. Serve hot with crusty bread or crackers.

• Smoked sausage adds the best flavor.

• Soup thickens as it cooks—add broth if needed.

• Even better the next day.

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