Potato and Sausage Chowder
Indulge in a warm and creamy Potato and Sausage Chowder that’s perfect for chilly evenings. This hearty dish combines tender potatoes with savory sausage, creating a satisfying meal that is both delicious and comforting. With a rich broth and simple preparation steps, this chowder will quickly become a family favorite. Whether served for lunch or dinner, it’s versatile enough to impress at any gathering. Customize it further with your favorite vegetables or spices to suit your taste!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 400g (6) sausages (any flavor)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 stalks celery (sliced)
- 2 carrots (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 3 tbsp plain/all-purpose flour
- 1 litre/4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 bay leaves
- 100g/1/2 cup wild rice
- 3 potatoes (medium, peeled and cut into chunks)
- 375ml/1 1/2 cups single/light cream or half and half
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a soup pot. Remove sausage from casings, add to the pot, and cook until golden brown. Transfer to a plate.
- In the same pot, sauté onion, celery, and carrots for 10 minutes. Add garlic and thyme; cook for another 30 seconds. Stir in flour until combined.
- Gradually pour in chicken stock while stirring to incorporate the roux. Add bay leaves and wild rice; simmer for 30 minutes.
- Introduce cubed potatoes and continue cooking for another 15 minutes until everything is tender.
- Stir in cream and season with salt to taste before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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