Description
Potato and Sausage Chowder is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings. This creamy and hearty dish combines tender potatoes with savory sausage, creating a rich flavor that warms your soul. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a beginner, this easy recipe will have everyone asking for seconds. With versatile ingredients, you can customize the chowder to include your favorite vegetables or different sausage types. Best of all, it’s leftover-friendly, making it an excellent option for meal prep. Serve it with crusty bread or a fresh salad, and enjoy a bowl of warmth that brings joy to your table.
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 400g sausages (any flavor)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 stalks celery (sliced)
- 2 carrots (sliced)
- 3 medium potatoes (peeled and cut into chunks)
- 375ml light cream
- 1 liter chicken or vegetable stock
- 100g wild rice
- Seasoning (salt and pepper to taste)
Instructions
- In a soup pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Remove sausage from casings and brown in the pot until cooked through. Set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté chopped onion, celery, and carrots over low heat until soft. Add minced garlic and thyme; cook briefly.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetable mixture, stirring until combined. Gradually add chicken stock while stirring to form a smooth mixture.
- Add bay leaves and wild rice; simmer for about 30 minutes. Then add cubed potatoes and cook until tender.
- Stir in light cream and season with salt (and pepper) before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 40mg