Description
Hearty potato sausage chowder brings warmth to winter dinner tables with its rich, creamy blend of savory sausage and tender potatoes. Comfort flows through each spoonful, inviting you to savor this satisfying midwest classic that promises to chase away cold-weather blues.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound sausage (Italian or kielbasa, sliced or crumbled)
Vegetables and Starch:
- 4 medium potatoes (about 2 pounds, peeled and diced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Optional Garnishes:
- Chopped parsley
- Shredded cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium temperature, sizzle sausage until golden brown and crispy, approximately 5-7 minutes. Transfer browned sausage to a separate plate, leaving behind flavorful drippings.
- Utilize the same pot to caramelize onions and garlic, stirring frequently until onions become translucent and aromatic, roughly 3-4 minutes.
- Introduce diced potatoes into the pot, then flood with chicken or vegetable broth. Elevate heat to generate a rolling boil, subsequently reduce to a gentle simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing potatoes to soften and absorb liquid.
- Incorporate heavy cream and corn kernels, continuing to cook for an additional 5-10 minutes. Carefully season with salt and freshly ground pepper, adjusting flavor profile to personal preference.
- Carefully return browned sausage to the pot, gently stirring to integrate and warm through completely.
- Ladle steaming chowder into serving bowls, creating an inviting presentation. Optional: Sprinkle fresh parsley or grated cheese on top for enhanced visual appeal and complementary flavor.
Notes
- Choose spicy or mild sausage based on personal heat preference, ensuring a customized flavor profile.
- Swap regular sausage with plant-based alternatives for vegetarian diets, maintaining the hearty texture and taste.
- Reduce cream content or use low-fat milk to create a lighter version without compromising the chowder’s rich essence.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding extra vegetables like carrots or celery during the aromatics stage for increased depth and vitamins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg