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Potato and Sausage Chowder

Savor This Cozy Potato and Sausage Chowder Recipe

Enjoy the warmth of this creamy Potato and Sausage Chowder, perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chowder Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Optional butter for richer flavor
  • 1 pound Sausage Your choice of sausage (mild, spicy, or smoked)
  • 1 medium Onion Yellow or white for sweetness
  • 2 stalks Celery Can be swapped with leeks
  • 2 medium Carrots Feel free to add bell pepper
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh is best, but powder works
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Italian seasoning can substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Flour Use gluten-free if needed
For the Main Ingredients
  • 4 cups Chicken Stock Vegetable stock for vegetarian version
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves Can substitute with fresh herbs
  • ½ cup Wild Rice Brown rice or pearl barley can be used
  • 2 cups Potatoes Any waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or red
  • 1 cup Cream Use coconut milk for dairy-free option

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Potato and Sausage Chowder
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage and sauté for 5-7 minutes until browned, then set aside.
  2. Add diced onion, celery, and carrots to the pot and cook on low for about 10 minutes until soft.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and dried thyme, cooking for an additional 30 seconds.
  4. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables, stir to combine, and cook for 2 minutes to develop a roux.
  5. Gradually add chicken stock, stirring to prevent lumps. Mix in bay leaves and wild rice, then simmer for 30 minutes.
  6. Add diced potatoes and continue to simmer for 15 minutes until fork-tender.
  7. Stir in cream, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and remove bay leaves before serving.
  8. Ladle chowder into bowls, garnishing with fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

To enhance flavors, prepare a day in advance and add cream before serving. This chowder can be made with various vegetables or proteins based on availability.

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