Potato Sausage Chowder
This Potato and Sausage Chowder is creamy, hearty, and full of flavor; a quick and easy dinner that’s perfect for cold nights.
Ingredients
- 16 oz. Italian sausage
- 1 tbsp. oil
- 1 c. diced onions
- ½ c. diced celery
- ½ c. diced carrots
- ½ c. diced red bell pepper
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tbsp. flour
- 4 c. vegetable broth
- 1.5 lb. bag little yellow potatoes cut into chunks
- 1 ½ c. heavy cream
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, add the sausage and oil and break into pieces and cook on a medium to high heat until the sausage is completely cooked through and browned.
- Add the onion, celery, carrots and red bell pepper. Stir and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds. Add the flour and stir again. Add the vegetable broth and stir.
- Add the chunks of potatoes and stir once again. Let come to a boil and then simmer on low for 15 minutes.
- After the 15 minutes, add in the heavy cream and stir. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour into bowls, sprinkle with fresh, chopped parsley (optional), and enjoy!
Notes
- Drain the sausage if it’s too greasy. Leave about 2 tablespoons for flavor.
- Want a little heat? Sprinkle in some red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Season at the end. Taste first, then add salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve with bread. A crusty loaf takes this chowder over the top!
Nutrition
Calories: 724kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 19gFat: 57gSaturated Fat: 27gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 149mgSodium: 1483mgPotassium: 994mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1562IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 3mg
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