This hearty slow cooker stew made with cabbage, potatoes, smoked sausage and a Cajun kick is an easy comfort food recipe perfect for busy days and cool weather!
JUMP TO RECIPEThis recipe is mostly based on my original stove-top recipe for Cabbage Stew but heavily influenced by my recipe for Cajun Crock Pot Cabbage, Sausage & Potatoes.
Let's just say, if the those two recipes had a baby, it would be this one!
And I can't even tell you which one I like best! I love cabbage with the passion only a 50-yr old woman who grew up in the country could!
4 REASONS I LOVE THIS CROCK POT RECIPE
IT'S TRULY EASY - No browning, searing or even stirring required! Seriously, you don't stir it until it's done (read more about that in the FAQ below).
IT COMBINES INGREDIENTS THAT JUST GO TOGETHER - Cabbage, potatoes and smoked sausage just go together. I have several recipes with them that I'll share below.
IT'S PERFECT FOR LEFTOVER HAM - While I love smoked sausage, I've got to add a big, meaty ham bone to the list of things that go with cabbage and potatoes too! See below in the FAQ about how to do it!
IT'S VERSITLE SO MAKE IT YOUR WAY - If you aren't feeling the Cajun vibe, simply omit the seasoning and add salt and pepper instead. Don't want to use Cream of Celery soup? Leave it out or use another variety instead. Want to use andouille or kielbasa? Go for it!
HOW TO MAKE CROCK POT CAJUN CABBAGE STEW
The recipe card below will give you detailed, printable instructions and a full ingredients list but, at a glance, this is all you have to do:
- Add potatoes, onions, carrots and condensed soup to a large crock pot.
- Add cabbage and seasonings then pour broth over everything
- Cut butter into thin pats then arrange over cabbage.
- Top it all with sliced smoked sausage then cook.
6 FAQ ON CROCK POT CAJUN CABBAGE STEW
1. Is there a reason the cabbage and sausage are cooked on top of everything else? Yes, ma'am! Both will overcook if submerged in the liquid this long. This is also the reason the recipe reads not to stir until the end.
2. Can I use olive oil or bacon grease instead of butter? Absolutely! Feel free to use a combination too. All three are excellent in this recipe!
3. Can I use leftover ham in this recipe? HECK YES! Use about 4 cups ham pieces. If you have a ham bone and the time, cook down the bone in a covered pot with 4 cups water then use the broth instead of chicken broth.
4. Which Cajun seasoning is the best? I use Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning and LOVE it. It is a little on the spicy side so consider using a teaspoon less if you're worried about the heat.
5. Can I use a different condensed soup? Yes! I've tried several and think the Cream of Celery is BEST in this but mushroom or chicken will work too. I tried it once with Cream of Onion and didn't love the results, though.
6. Which type of potatoes work best? Any will work! Waxier potatoes like Yukon Gold or red potatoes hold up a little better BUT I also kinda like the way russet potatoes get a little smooshy. It's all up to you and what you like best.
MORE CABBAGE RECIPES TO TRY
Southern-Style Smothered Cabbage & Potatoes - A simple homestyle recipe for tender potatoes smothered in fried cabbage and onions cooked with bacon.
Southern Cooked Cabbage - A simple recipe for fried cabbage cooked the Southern way by sautéing in bacon grease then slowly cooking until tender.
Braised Pork & Cabbage - A rustic recipe with cabbage and fork-tender pork pieces cooked down in a light tomato broth with caramelized and crispy bits on top.
Cajun Crock Pot Cabbage, Sausage & Potatoes - Cabbage, smoked sausage, potatoes and Cajun seasoning in a slow cooker recipe based on the viral TikTok recipe for Swamp Potatoes.
Cabbage Stew - An easy, hearty stew recipe made with cabbage, potatoes, smoked sausage, kielbasa or leftover ham.
Recipe for Crock Pot Cajun Cabbage Stew
Crock Pot Cajun Cabbage Stew
This hearty slow cooker stew made with cabbage, potatoes, smoked sausage and a Cajun kick is an easy comfort food recipe perfect for busy days and cool weather!
Ingredients
- 5-6 potatoes, cut into 1" cubes
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 large carrots, chopped
- 1 can Cream of Celery soup
- 1 medium cabbage, cut into 1" pieces
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
Instructions
- Add potatoes, onions and carrots to a large crock pot. Spoon/dollop condensed soup over vegetables. 5-6 potatoes, 1 onion, 2 carrots, 1 can soup
- Add cabbage, Cajun seasoning and thyme then pour broth evenly over everything. 1 cabbage, 1 Tbsp creole seasoning, 1/2 tsp thyme, 4 c. broth
- Cut butter into thin pats then arrange over cabbage. 6 Tbsp butter
- Arrange smoked sausage evenly over everything, cover then cook, without stirring, on High 3-4 hours or Low 6-7 hours or until potatoes are tender. 1 lb sausage
- Turn off heat, stir well then let rest, uncovered at least 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use smoked sausage, kielbasa, andouille or leftover ham (about 4 cups cubed).
- You'll need about 6 cups of cubes potatoes.
- If using russets, you'll want to peel the potatoes. If using waxier potatoes with thinner skin (Yukon gold, red potatoes, etc.) feel free to leave the skin on.
- I've tried it with a couple varieties but I definitely like Cream of Celery best.
- Stirring the cabbage and sausage into the stew will cause both to overcook.
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