potato sausage chowder
A hearty and flavorful potato and sausage chowder, perfect for a comforting meal.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage casings removed
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup celery chopped
- 0.5 cup carrots chopped
- 1.5 pound potatoes peeled and cubed
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups milk or half-and-half
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- salt to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped celery, and chopped carrots to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the cubed potatoes, chicken broth, and dried thyme.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the milk (or half-and-half) and all-purpose flour until smooth.
- Gradually stir the milk mixture into the simmering chowder. Cook, stirring constantly, until the chowder is thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Season with black pepper and salt to taste.
- Serve hot.
Notes
This chowder can be made ahead of time and reheated gently. Garnish with fresh parsley or a dollop of sour cream if desired.