Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 6 sausages (about 14 oz total, any flavor)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 cup wild rice (about 3.5 oz)
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and chunked
- Salt, to taste
- 1 1/2 cups light cream or half and half (12.5 fl oz)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil and brown the sausages on all sides. Remove and slice.
- In the same pot, sauté onions, celery, carrots, and garlic until softened.
- Add dried thyme and flour; cook for one minute to form a roux.
- Gradually stir in broth; add bay leaves and wild rice; bring to a boil.
- Add potatoes; reduce heat and simmer until tender (about 20 minutes).
- Stir in cream and sausages; heat through without boiling. Adjust seasoning with salt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: You can customize this chowder by using different types of sausage or adding vegetables like corn or bell peppers for added flavor. For a vegetarian version, replace sausage with plant-based options and use vegetable broth.
