Description
A hearty and comforting chowder combining creamy potatoes and savory sausage, perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sausage (Italian or breakfast sausage)
- 4 medium Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic, cooking until the onions are translucent.
- Add sausage to the pot, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned.
- Toss in diced potatoes, carrots, and celery, stirring to combine. Cook for a few minutes until they begin to soften.
- Add broth, ensuring it covers the vegetables. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Lower the heat, stir in the cream, and allow it to meld into the mixture.
- Add salt, pepper, and chopped herbs to taste.
- Ladle chowder into bowls, garnishing with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Allow chowder to rest for a few hours or overnight in the fridge for deeper flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: chowder, potato soup, sausage, comfort food, family recipe