Description
A hearty, comforting chowder loaded with savory sausage, tender potatoes, and sweet corn in a creamy, flavorful broth perfect for cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Chopped green onions or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- 1. In a large pot over medium heat, cook sausage until lightly browned; remove and set aside.
- 2. Add butter to the pot and sauté onion until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 4. Add potatoes, chicken broth, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- 5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- 6. Stir in corn, heavy cream, and milk.
- 7. Return sausage to the pot and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes until heated through.
- 8. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- 9. Serve hot garnished with green onions or parsley.
Notes
- Use smoked or kielbasa-style sausage for the best flavor.
- For a thicker chowder, mash some of the potatoes before adding cream.
- Leftovers reheat well and thicken slightly as they sit.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: sausage potato corn chowder, hearty chowder, sausage soup