Description
A heartwarming and creamy chowder featuring tender potatoes and flavorful sausage, perfect for chilly evenings and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 400g chicken or turkey sausages, casings removed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 3 tbsp plain all-purpose flour
- 1 litre chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 bay leaves
- 100g wild rice
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 375ml single cream or half-and-half
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Once hot, toss in the sausage. Cook until browned, then add the chopped onion, celery, and carrots. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften. Stir in the minced garlic and thyme, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Sprinkle the flour over the sausage and veggie mix. Stir well to coat everything, allowing it to cook for 2 minutes.
- Gradually pour in the chicken or vegetable stock, stirring constantly. Add the bay leaves and wild rice. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 25 minutes, until the rice is tender.
- Add the potato chunks to the pot and cook for another 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. Stir in the cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove the bay leaves and ladle the chowder into bowls. Sprinkle with fresh parsley for a vibrant touch.
Notes
For a thicker chowder, mash a few potato chunks directly in the pot before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning as required.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg