Description
There’s nothing quite like a warm bowl of Comforting Potato and Sausage Chowder to bring cozy vibes to your kitchen. This rich and creamy one-pot meal combines savory sausage, tender potatoes, wild rice, and aromatic vegetables in a silky broth that’s perfect for chilly nights. Whether you’re looking for quick dinner ideas, a hearty winter recipe, or satisfying comfort food, this easy recipe delivers every time. Ideal for easy dinner, cold weather meals, and food ideas the whole family will love.
Ingredients
1 lb ground Italian sausage
2 tbsp butter
1 medium onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken broth
3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1/2 cup cooked wild rice
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
1 cup heavy cream
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
1. In a large pot, brown the sausage over medium-high heat until fully cooked. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
2. Add butter to the pot. Sauté onion, carrot, and celery for 6–8 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
3. Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir to coat. Cook for 2 minutes.
4. Slowly add chicken broth while stirring. Add potatoes and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook 15–20 minutes.
5. Stir in cooked wild rice and browned sausage. Simmer 10 minutes.
6. Add heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5 more minutes. Do not boil.
7. Ladle into bowls and garnish with parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
Let the chowder rest for 10–15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to develop.
For a lighter version, substitute whole milk for heavy cream.
Use pre-cooked wild rice to save time and ensure texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg