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Potato and Sausage Chowder

A hearty and creamy chowder made with potatoes, sausage, and vegetables, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Sausage and Vegetables
  • 1 lb Italian sausage casings removed
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 1 medium carrot diced
Chowder Base
  • 4 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 2 cups potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon thyme dried
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Cook Sausage and Vegetables
  1. In a large pot over medium heat, add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the chopped onion, garlic, celery, and carrot to the pot. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
Prepare Chowder
  1. Pour in the chicken broth and add the diced potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
  2. Stir in the heavy cream, thyme, black pepper, and salt. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.
Serve
  1. Ladle the chowder into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

For a spicier chowder, use spicy Italian sausage or add a pinch of red pepper flakes.

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