BBQ Cocktail Sausage Soup

Smoked cocktail sausages in tangy BBQ sauce with apricot jam—sweet, savory, and perfect for any occasion.

# What You'll 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 tangy-style BBQ sauce

07 - 1/2 cup apricot jam or preserves

08 - 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained

→ Seasonings

09 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

10 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

11 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

12 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional

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 chicken broth, BBQ sauce, and apricot jam into the slow cooker. Stir until jam is fully dissolved and mixture is well combined.

03 - Incorporate drained diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using. Stir gently to distribute seasonings evenly.

04 - Cover and cook on low setting for 4 hours until vegetables are tender and flavors have fully melded together.

05 - Taste and adjust salt as needed. Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh chopped parsley.

# Expert Advice:

01 -

The unique blend of BBQ sauce and apricot jam creates a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors.
It is an incredibly easy slow cooker meal that requires minimal hands-on time.
The recipe is versatile enough to serve as either a hearty appetizer or a satisfying main course.

02 -

Always verify your ingredient labels for potential allergens like gluten or sulfites, which are often found in BBQ and Worcestershire sauces.
Draining the canned tomatoes thoroughly before adding them prevents the soup from becoming too thin.
If you prefer a thicker soup, you can mash a few of the tomatoes against the side of the pot toward the end of cooking.