Description
A comforting chowder made with creamy potatoes and flavorful sausage, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sausage (mild Italian or spicy chorizo)
- 4 medium potatoes (Russets or Yukon Golds)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley or thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the onions and garlic in olive oil until fragrant and translucent.
- Brown the sausage, breaking it apart, until well cooked.
- Add the diced potatoes, mixing them with the sausage and aromatics.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a gentle boil before simmering until the potatoes are tender.
- Create the creaminess by stirring in the cream or milk and heating through.
- Season with salt, pepper, and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread and consider adding toppings like crispy bacon, shredded cheese, or sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chowder, potato soup, sausage chowder, comfort food, family recipe