Description
A cozy and creamy one-pot chowder featuring tender potatoes and savory chicken sausage, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken sausage, sliced or crumbled
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups Yukon Gold or russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar
- Chopped parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken sausage and cook until browned, about 6 to 7 minutes.
- Stir in onion and garlic, sautéing for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
- Add the diced potatoes, thyme, smoked paprika, and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Incorporate corn and cheddar, stirring until melted. Garnish and serve hot.
Notes
This chowder is versatile; feel free to swap in turkey sausage or adjust the cream for a lighter finish.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chowder, comfort food, one-pot meal, potato soup, sausage soup