Creamy Potato and Sausage Chowder
A rich and comforting chowder packed with smoky sausage, tender potatoes, sweet corn, and a velvety cream base. Thickened with a simple slurry, this cozy one-pot meal is hearty without feeling heavy.
Equipment
- Large pot or Dutch oven
- knife and cutting board
- wooden spoon
- Small bowl
Ingredients
- 12 oz smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 3 carrots, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3.5 cups frozen sweet corn
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2.5 tbsp cornstarch
- 2.5 tbsp cold water
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- green onions and shredded cheese for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook sliced sausage until browned, then remove and set aside.
- Add onion, celery, carrots, and bell pepper to the pot and sauté until softened.
- Add garlic and seasonings, cooking briefly until fragrant.
- Return sausage to the pot along with potatoes, corn, and chicken broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and honey, then simmer briefly.
- Mix cornstarch and cold water to form a slurry, then slowly stir into the soup.
- Simmer until thickened and glossy.
- Serve hot with optional toppings like cheese and green onions.
Notes
Brown sausage well for deep flavor. Add slurry gradually to avoid lumps. Stir in cream at the end to prevent curdling. Adjust thickness with broth or milk if needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 15gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 4000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 2mg