Comforting Potato and Sausage Chowder
Comforting Potato and Sausage Chowder is the ultimate cozy dish that warms you from the inside out. This hearty chowder is a blend of tender potatoes, savory sausage, and aromatic vegetables simmered in a creamy broth. Perfect for family dinners or chilly evenings, it’s a delightful meal that’s easy to prepare and packed with flavor. Whether you’re gathering around the table with loved ones or enjoying a quiet night in, this chowder will quickly become a household favorite. Customize it with your preferred vegetables or alternative proteins for a unique twist that everyone will enjoy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 6 chicken or turkey sausages (about 14 oz)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 cup wild rice
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and chunked
- Salt, to taste
- 1 1/2 cups light cream or half-and-half
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions, celery, carrots, and garlic until softened (5–7 minutes).
- Add sausages to the pot and cook until browned on all sides.
- Stir in thyme and sprinkle flour over the mixture; mix well.
- Gradually pour in chicken or vegetable broth while stirring to avoid lumps. Add bay leaves.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Stir in wild rice and potatoes.
- Cover and simmer for about 45 minutes until rice and potatoes are tender.
- Remove bay leaves and stir in light cream before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 388
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 55mg