Description

Creamy Potato and Sausage Chowder is the ultimate cozy comfort food. With tender chunks of potato, rich broth, savory smoked sausage, and a splash of cream, this chowder is hearty, satisfying, and perfect for chilly days. It’s a one-pot wonder that delivers layers of flavor with every spoonful.

Ingredients

Scale

1 tbsp olive oil
6 smoked poultry sausages (about 400g)
1 onion, chopped
2 celery stalks, sliced
2 carrots, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ tsp dried thyme
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
4 cups (1 liter) chicken or vegetable stock
2 bay leaves
½ cup (100g) wild rice
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
1½ cups (375ml) light cream or half-and-half
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large soup pot. Remove sausages from casing, crumble, and cook until golden. Set aside.
In the same pot, cook onion, celery, and carrots over low heat for 10 minutes. Add garlic and thyme; stir for 30 seconds.
Sprinkle in flour, stirring to create a paste. Cook 2 minutes, then return sausage to the pot.
Slowly stir in stock, breaking up any lumps. Add bay leaves and wild rice. Simmer over medium-low heat for 30 minutes.
Add cubed potatoes and cook another 15 minutes until tender.
Stir in light cream. Season with salt and pepper. Let it heat through without boiling.
Ladle into bowls and top with chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

Use brown rice, barley, or pasta instead of wild rice. Thicken with cornstarch if desired. Swap in veggie stock and plant-based sausage for vegetarian. Spice it up with chili flakes or hot sauce.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 628
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 1048mg
Fat: 41g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 20g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: Creamy Potato and Sausage Chowder, wild rice soup, smoked sausage soup, comfort food