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Potato and Sausage Chowder

Potato and Sausage Chowder
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Indulge in a warm, creamy Potato and Sausage Chowder that brings comfort to your table. This delightful dish combines tender potatoes and savory sausage for a filling meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, this chowder is sure to become a staple in your cooking repertoire. With its rich texture and wholesome ingredients, it wraps you in coziness with every spoonful. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner idea or a make-ahead meal, this chowder is just what you need!

Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 400g (6) chicken or turkey sausages (any flavor)
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 2 stalks celery (sliced)
  • 2 carrots (sliced)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 3 tbsp plain/all-purpose flour
  • 1 litre/4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 100g/1/2 cup wild rice
  • 3 potatoes (medium, peeled and cut into chunks)
  • 375ml/1 1/2 cups single/light cream or half-and-half
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Remove sausage from casing, add to the pot, and break it up as it cooks until golden brown. Transfer to a plate.
  2. In the same pot, sauté onion, celery, and carrots on low heat for about 10 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and thyme; cook for another 30 seconds.
  3. Sprinkle flour over vegetables to create a roux; cook for 2 minutes before adding back the cooked sausage.
  4. Gradually pour in chicken stock while stirring until combined. Add bay leaves and wild rice; simmer on low-medium heat for about 30 minutes.
  5. Add cubed potatoes and continue cooking for another 15 minutes until tender.
  6. Pour in light cream, season with salt (and pepper if desired), warm through, and serve garnished with fresh parsley.

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