Description
Hearty sausage potato chowder delivers comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen, warming souls with rich, creamy goodness. Creamy ingredients blend perfectly, creating a satisfying meal you’ll want to savor down to the last delicious spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound sausage, sliced or crumbled
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 4 medium potatoes (2 pounds), diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup corn
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm a skillet over medium-high heat, drizzle with oil, and sizzle sausage for 5-7 minutes until golden and caramelized. Transfer browned sausage to a separate plate.
- In the same skillet, gently sauté diced onions and minced garlic for 3-4 minutes, allowing them to become translucent and fragrant.
- Pour broth into the pan, add diced potatoes, and bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes become tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Incorporate heavy cream and sweet corn kernels into the chowder, stirring gently. Allow the mixture to simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes, letting flavors meld and sauce thicken.
- Return browned sausage to the skillet, allowing it to warm through. Season the chowder with salt and freshly ground black pepper, tasting and adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Remove from heat and let the chowder rest for 2-3 minutes to further develop its rich, creamy consistency before serving hot.
Notes
- Swap sausage with turkey or chicken sausage for a leaner protein option that keeps the dish hearty and flavorful.
- Add extra vegetables like diced carrots or celery during the aromatics stage for increased nutrition and texture complexity.
- Use low-sodium broth to control salt intake and prevent the chowder from becoming too salty, allowing you to season more precisely.
- Consider blending a portion of the potatoes to create a thicker, more luxurious consistency without adding extra cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 375 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg