Description
Cozy and Comforting Potato and Sausage Chowder is a hearty, creamy soup blending tender potatoes, savory Italian sausage, and a rich, velvety broth.
Ingredients
- 1 pound casing-free Italian sausage
- 1 large onion, diced (about 1 cup)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cup russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 cup chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until it’s browned and cooked through. Remove the sausage from the pot and set it aside.
2. In the same pot, melt the butter and add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook the vegetables until they’re softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the vegetables and stir to coat them. Cook for 1-2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
4. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth, then add the cubed potatoes, dried thyme, and the cooked sausage. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
5. Add the heavy cream and milk to the chowder, stirring well to incorporate. Simmer for 5 more minutes, allowing the chowder to thicken.
6. Remove the bay leaf, season the chowder with salt and pepper to taste, and garnish with the fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
To ensure your Potato and Sausage Chowder turns out perfectly every time, consider these helpful tips:
– Choose russet potatoes for thickening.
– Select high-quality Italian sausage for depth.
– Experiment with fresh herbs for flavor variations.
– Adjust thickness by adding more broth or reducing liquid.
– Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg