Description
A warm and comforting chowder made with creamy potatoes, sausage, and aromatic herbs, perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium potatoes (russet or Yukon Gold), peeled and diced
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil or butter for sautéing
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Wash and peel the potatoes, then dice them into even cubes.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil or butter and sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until golden and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
- Brown the Sausage: Add the sausage pieces and cook until browned to create a lovely base flavor.
- Add the Potatoes and Broth: Stir in the diced potatoes and pour in enough broth to cover. Add bay leaves and thyme, then bring to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer Until Tender: Let the chowder simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Cream It Up: Remove bay leaves, stir in heavy cream, and season with salt and pepper. For a creamier texture, blend a portion of the chowder if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs or cheese if preferred.
Notes
Consider adding mushrooms or additional vegetables like carrots or spinach for extra nutrition. Freezing is possible but may alter the potato texture.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: chowder, creamy soup, potato soup, comfort food, Southern cooking