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Potato and Sausage Chowder

Cozy Up with Delicious Potato and Sausage Chowder

Enjoy a warm bowl of Potato and Sausage Chowder, a comforting and creamy soup that's perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chowder
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Ideal for sautéing vegetables and sausage
  • 1 pound Sausages Choose any flavor, such as pork or smoked
  • 1 medium Onion Diced
  • 2 stalks Celery Chopped
  • 2 medium Carrots Sliced
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Infuses herbal notes
  • 1/4 cup Plain/All-Purpose Flour To thicken the soup
  • 4 cups Chicken or Vegetable Stock Provides a savory liquid base
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves Infuses aromatic essence
  • 1 cup Wild Rice Offers textural contrast
  • 4 cups Potatoes Russet, cubed
  • 1 cup Single/Light Cream or Half and Half Adds creaminess, substitute with plant-based cream if desired
  • To taste Salt Essential for flavor
  • To taste Pepper Essential for flavor

Equipment

  • Large Soup Pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat the oil over medium heat in a large soup pot until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
  2. Remove the sausage from its casings and crumble it into the pot. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  3. Add the diced onion, chopped celery, and sliced carrots to the pot. Sauté for about 10 minutes until softened.
  4. Incorporate minced garlic and dried thyme, cooking for an additional 30 seconds.
  5. Sprinkle in flour over the mixture and stir for about 2 minutes to create a roux.
  6. Slowly pour in the stock, whisking to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  7. Add wild rice and bay leaves and simmer on low for 30 minutes.
  8. After 30 minutes, add the cubed potatoes and cook for another 15 minutes until tender.
  9. Reduce the heat, stir in the cream, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  10. Ladle the chowder into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 18gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Potato chowder does not freeze well; enjoy fresh or refrigerate for a few days.

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