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Sausage Potato Chowder Recipe

Creamy Sausage Potato Chowder Recipe for Cozy Nights

This Sausage Potato Chowder Recipe combines creamy potatoes and savory sausage into a warm, comforting dish perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chowder Base
  • 1 lb Sausage Use smoked or Italian for flavor.
  • 4 cups Potatoes Diced evenly.
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 3 tablespoons Butter For roux.
  • ¼ cup All-Purpose Flour For thickening.
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 cup Milk Low-fat optional.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Do not boil.
For the Flavor Enhance
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Melts seamlessly.
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Adjust to taste.
  • to taste Salt Adjust to taste.
  • to taste Black Pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Parsley For garnish.

Equipment

  • Medium pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium pot, heat a splash of oil over medium heat. Add smoked or Italian sausage, breaking it into bite-sized pieces and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned. Remove sausage and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until onions are translucent.
  3. Melt butter in the pot, then whisk in flour, cooking for 1 minute for a roux.
  4. Gradually pour in chicken broth while stirring to avoid lumps. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Add diced potatoes and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
  6. Lower the heat and mix in milk and heavy cream. Stir and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
  7. Return cooked sausage to the pot and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  8. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese along with paprika, salt, and black pepper to taste. Stir until cheese melts.
  9. Let the chowder simmer for 5 more minutes and then serve warm, garnished with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For consistency, maintain a low simmer after adding cream and adjust thickness with chicken broth if necessary.

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