Description
A thick, comforting bowl of creamy potato and sausage chowder that brings warmth and nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 lb sausage (Italian or chorizo, sliced or crumbled)
- 1 large sweet onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp fresh thyme or parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Wash, peel, and chop the potatoes. Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Slice the sausage.
- Sauté the vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, add onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Brown the sausage: Add the sausage to the pot, cooking until browned.
- Add the potatoes and broth: Stir in the potatoes and broth, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Make it creamy: Once potatoes are tender, stir in heavy cream and season with salt, pepper, and paprika if desired.
- Finish with herbs: Stir in fresh herbs just before serving.
- Serve and enjoy!: Ladle into bowls and serve with crusty bread or crackers.
Notes
For a lighter version, use half-and-half or coconut milk. Reserve some fresh herbs for garnish to enhance the dish visually.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chowder, potato soup, creamy soup, comfort food, family recipe