Sausage and Potato Chowder
Loaded with Italian sausage, baby potatoes, carrots, celery, and a creamy, flavorful broth, this Sausage & Potato Chowder is the ultimate comfort food soup. It's an easy one-pot dinner that's hearty enough for the whole family and perfect for cozy weeknights, meal prep, or cold-weather comfort.
Servings 8
Calories 511kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground italian sausage
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
- 2 small carrots, thinly sliced
- 1/2 small yellow onion, diced
- 5 lbs baby yellow potatoes, diced
- 4 cups of chicken stock
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water
Optional toppings
- Sour cream
- Green onions
Instructions
- Preheat a large pot to medium heat and add the avocado oil
- Once melted, add the diced onion, celery, and carrot, then saute for 3-5 minutes until soft.
- Next, add the sausage and cook for 7-10 minutes until it is fully cooked.
- Once the meat has cooked, add the potatoes, seasonings, and chicken stock. Mix well.
- Bring to a boil and cover with a lid. Once boiling, bring it down to a low simmer and cook for about 15 minutes until the potatoes can be easily pierced with a fork.
- Mix together 1 tbsp of cornstarch and 2 tbsp of cold water in a small bowl. Add it to the soup and stir well. Bring it back to a boil and boil for 1 minute. This is going to help thicken the soup.
- (optional) If you'd like the soup thicker, use an immersion blender and blend until the soup reaches your desired thickness.
- Add the milk and sour cream and mix until well incorporated. Taste, then season with more salt or pepper as necessary.
- Serve immediately with your favorite toppings! I like to add a dollop of sour cream and some sliced green onions. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 511kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 22g | Fiber: 7g