Description
Warm up with a bowl of Sausage Corn Chowder, a rich and creamy dish that blends sweet corn and savory sausage. Perfect for chilly evenings, this chowder offers a delightful mix of flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds. With its inviting aroma and hearty texture, it’s sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh sausage (Italian or chorizo)
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (or frozen)
- 1 cup diced yellow onions
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 cups diced potatoes
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the onions and garlic until softened.
- Add crumbled sausage; cook until browned and fully cooked.
- Stir in potatoes and corn, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth along with salt, pepper, thyme, and smoked paprika; bring to a simmer.
- Once potatoes are tender (about 15-20 minutes), stir in heavy cream and let simmer until thickened.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs or croutons if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For a lighter version, substitute sausage with chicken or turkey. To enhance flavor, consider adding different herbs like cilantro or basil.