Potato Sausage Chowder: A Hearty & Delicious Recipe
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
- Olive oil
- Smoked sausage (like turkey sausage)
- Yellow onion
- Garlic
- Chicken broth
- Yukon Gold potatoes
- Dried thyme and rosemary
- Heavy cream and milk (or dairy-free alternatives)
- All-purpose flour
- Instructions:
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and brown the sliced sausage for 5-7 minutes.
- Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent (5-7 minutes), then mix in minced garlic for an additional minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and water; stir to combine.
- Add cubed potatoes along with dried thyme, rosemary, and optional red pepper flakes; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer covered for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- For added creaminess, mash some of the potatoes against the pot's side.
- In a small bowl, whisk together heavy cream, milk, and flour; add to the pot while stirring constantly.
- Return the sausage to the chowder; simmer for another 5-7 minutes until thickened to your liking.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg