Potato And Sausage Chowder

Potato And Sausage Chowder

Author: Chef Elsa Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 35 min Total Time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings Category: Dishes Cuisine: American Diet: None

Description

Description A hearty chowder featuring browned sausages, tender potatoes, and a touch of cream for a warm, comforting meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 400g beef sausages, sliced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 litre chicken or vegetable stock
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 100g wild rice
  • 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 375 ml single/light cream or half an d half
  • Salt to taste
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Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add sliced sausages and brown for 4–6 minutes.
  3. Stir in chopped onion, celery, and carrots; cook until softened, about 5–7 minutes.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Sprinkle in thyme and flour, stirring constantly for 1–2 minutes.
  6. Pour in stock while stirring to avoid lumps; add bay leaves and bring to a boil.
  7. Stir in wild rice and potatoes, then reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 25–35 minutes.
  8. Once tender, stir in cream and heat gently.
  9. Remove bay leaves, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.

Notes

  1. Notes
  2. This chowder tastes even better the next day. For thicker consistency, mash some potato chunks before adding cream.