Description
Comforting Potato and Sausage Chowder is the ultimate dish for chilly nights when you’re craving something warm and satisfying. This chowder features tender potatoes, savory sausages, and a rich, creamy broth that will make your kitchen feel cozy. It’s easy to prepare in just one pot, making it perfect for family dinners or gatherings. With a blend of hearty ingredients, this delicious chowder is sure to please everyone at the table. Customize it with your favorite sausage flavors or seasonal vegetables for an extra nutrition boost.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 6 sausages (chicken, turkey, or beef)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 cup wild rice
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and chunked
- 1 1/2 cups light cream
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sausages and cook until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté chopped onions, celery, carrots, and minced garlic until softened (about 5-7 minutes). Stir in dried thyme.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir well to coat; cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken or vegetable broth while stirring continuously; add bay leaves and bring to a gentle boil.
- Stir in wild rice and chunked potatoes; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 45 minutes.
- Remove bay leaves, stir in light cream, and season with salt to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg