Name: Hearty Potato and Sausage Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 400 g Sausages; 1 Onion, chopped; 2 stalks Celery, sliced; 2 Carrots, sliced; 2 cloves Garlic, minced; 0 tsp Dried Thyme; 3 tbsp Plain/All-Purpose Flour; 750 ml Chicken or Vegetable Stock; 2 Bay Leaves; 100 g Wild Rice; 3 Potatoes, medium, peeled and cut into chunks; 375 ml Single/Light Cream or Half and Half; Salt, to taste; Chopped Fresh Parsley, for garnish

Description

A comforting and filling chowder that combines savory sausages, vegetables, and cream for a delicious meal.

Ingredients

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2 tbsp Olive Oil
400 g Sausages
1 Onion, chopped
2 stalks Celery, sliced
2 Carrots, sliced
2 cloves Garlic, minced
0 tsp Dried Thyme
3 tbsp Plain/All-Purpose Flour
750 ml Chicken or Vegetable Stock
2 Bay Leaves
100 g Wild Rice
3 Potatoes, medium, peeled and cut into chunks
375 ml Single/Light Cream or Half and Half
Salt, to taste
Chopped Fresh Parsley, for garnish

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the sausage, removing it from its casing, and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the sausage from the pot and set aside.
Sauté chopped onion, celery, and carrots in the same pot. Cook over low heat for about 10 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant. Then, add the minced garlic and dried thyme, cooking for another 30 seconds until aromatic.
Stir in the flour to create a roux. Mix well for a couple of minutes until the flour turns a light golden hue. This will be the thickening base for your chowder.
Return the cooked sausage to the pot, gradually adding the chicken or vegetable stock while stirring until fully combined. Incorporate bay leaves and wild rice; bring everything to a gentle simmer and cook on low for 30 minutes.
Add the cubed potatoes to the pot, and continue to simmer for an additional 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
Mix in the cream and season with salt and pepper to taste. Gently warm the chowder through before serving, ensuring it’s hot and comforting!
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley just before serving to add a touch of color and brightness to your chowder.

Notes

You can substitute olive oil with vegetable oil for a lighter option.
For a vegetarian option, consider using plant-based sausages.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 450
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 850 mg
Fat: 30 g
Saturated Fat: 15 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 35 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 15 g
Cholesterol: 65 mg