Description
Creamy potato and sausage chowder brings hearty warmth to winter dining tables with its rich, comforting blend of savory ingredients. Potato chunks and sausage nestled in smooth broth promise delicious satisfaction that will make you crave seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 400g (6) sausages
- 750 ml/3 cups chicken or vegetable stock
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 3 potatoes, medium, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons plain/all-purpose flour
- 100g/1/2 cup wild rice
- 375 ml/1 1/2 cups single/light cream or half and half
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Liberate sausage from its casing and sizzle in a soup pot until golden and thoroughly cooked, creating a rich, caramelized exterior. Transfer the meat to a separate plate, reserving any flavorful drippings.
- Introduce chopped onions, celery, and sliced carrots into the same pot, allowing them to soften and release their aromatic essence over gentle heat for approximately 10 minutes.
- Incorporate minced garlic and thyme, stirring briefly to awaken their intense flavors without burning.
- Dust the vegetable mixture with flour, creating a luxurious roux by mixing thoroughly until a smooth paste forms, cooking for an additional 2 minutes to eliminate raw flour taste.
- Return the sausage to the pot and gradually introduce chicken stock, stirring consistently to prevent lumps and ensure a harmonious blend of ingredients.
- Add bay leaves and wild rice, elevating the mixture to a vigorous boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and rice to partially cook.
- Introduce cubed potatoes and continue simmering for 15 minutes until both wild rice and potatoes reach perfect tenderness.
- Pour in cream, creating a silky texture, and season with salt and pepper to enhance the complex flavor profile.
- Warm the cream briefly, then remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant finish.
- Serve immediately, savoring the rich, comforting layers of this rustic chowder.
Notes
- Customize sausage type by using turkey, chicken, or plant-based alternatives for different dietary preferences.
- Control spiciness by selecting mild or hot sausage varieties depending on personal heat tolerance.
- Remove sausage casing carefully to ensure smooth texture and even cooking throughout the chowder.
- Drain excess sausage fat to reduce overall calories and prevent greasy consistency in the final dish.
- Substitute wild rice with quinoa or barley for gluten-free or alternative grain options.
- Cut vegetables uniformly to ensure consistent cooking and balanced flavor distribution.
- Use low-sodium chicken stock to manage salt content and allow better seasoning control.
- Add extra vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for increased nutritional value and color.
- Enhance creaminess by using half-and-half or coconut milk for dairy-free alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg