Description
Comforting Potato and beef Sausage Chowder – Alrightwithme is the perfect dish to warm you up on chilly evenings. This hearty chowder combines tender potatoes, flavorful beef sausages, and a medley of fresh vegetables in a creamy broth that’s both satisfying and nourishing. With easy preparation and cook times, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or cozy weekends alike. Plus, it’s versatile enough to accommodate your favorite flavors—swap in different sausages or add extra veggies as desired. Enjoy a bowl of this comforting chowder with crusty bread or a fresh side salad for a complete meal that your family will love.
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 6 beef or turkey sausages
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 cup wild rice
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and chunked
- 1 1/2 cups light cream or half-and-half
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add beef sausages and brown on all sides. Remove and slice into bite-sized pieces.
- In the same pot, sauté chopped onion, celery, carrots, and minced garlic for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in dried thyme and flour; cook for 1 minute while stirring.
- Gradually pour in broth while stirring to avoid lumps. Add bay leaves and bring to a boil.
- Add wild rice and chunked potatoes, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 40 minutes until tender.
- Remove bay leaves, stir in light cream or half-and-half, and season with salt to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 400g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 45mg