Best 8 My Sausage Chowder Recipes

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Indulge in the comforting warmth of a classic Sausage Chowder, a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for chilly days. This savory dish features tender chunks of sausage, vegetables, and potatoes simmered in a creamy broth, offering a symphony of flavors in every spoonful. Discover variations of this beloved chowder, including a traditional New England-style recipe, a smoky and spicy Cajun-inspired version, and a vegetarian alternative that is just as satisfying. Whether you prefer a classic or a creative twist, these Sausage Chowder recipes will surely warm your heart and delight your taste buds.

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EASY SAUSAGE CHOWDER



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"This super soup, flavored with fresh basil, makes a hearty summer lunch," says Suzanne Ververka of White Cloud, Michigan.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings (about 3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound fully cooked smoked sausage, halved and thinly sliced
1 medium onion, quartered and thinly sliced
4 cups diced potatoes
3 cups water
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk

Steps:

  • In a soup kettle or Dutch oven over medium heat, brown the sausage and onion. Slowly add the potatoes, water, parsley, basil, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Add remaining ingredients; cook 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 855mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

QUICK SPICY SAUSAGE CORN CHOWDER



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A spicy, hearty, and easy-to-make soup with tender chunks of sausage, potatoes, and corn. Can be made without cayenne to cater to the kids.

Provided by Toni Weaver-Dale

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders     Corn Chowder Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound bulk breakfast sausage
1 cup chopped onion
¾ cup chopped celery
3 cups 1/2-inch diced red potatoes
2 cups chicken broth
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (14 ounce) can whole kernel corn
1 (14 ounce) can cream-style corn
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage, onion, and celery in the hot Dutch oven until sausage is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  • Mix potatoes, chicken broth, salt, and pepper into sausage mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are soft, about 10 minutes. Add whole kernel corn, cream-style corn, evaporated milk, paprika, and cayenne pepper; simmer until heated through, 5 to 10 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444.6 calories, Carbohydrate 46.3 g, Cholesterol 61.6 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 1145.5 mg, Sugar 12.6 g

SAUSAGE CHOWDER



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Kay Nichols Wellsburg, West Virginia Warm your body and spirit with this comforting chowder. I love sausage and sweet corn, so I put them together, and voila! This is a great soup to serve on a chilly day, along with piping hot homemade biscuits.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 pound bulk sage-flavored sausage or sausage of your choice
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
3 cups water
2 medium red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 cup frozen corn
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook the sausage, onion and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Stir in the water, potatoes and bouillon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Add corn; simmer 10 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour and pepper until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir into the sausage mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Fat 23g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 764mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

CHEESEBURGER CHOWDER WITH SAUSAGE



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This cheesy soup is one of my most requested favorites by friends and family. Nothing warms you up better than this great chowder. It is amazingly good.

Provided by 5frys

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ pound ground beef
½ pound ground sausage
½ cup diced onion
6 cups chicken broth
2 cups cubed potatoes
1 ½ cups finely chopped carrots
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ cups milk
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ cup sour cream
2 cups cubed processed cheese food
1 cup diced tomatoes

Steps:

  • Combine beef, sausage, and onion in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain off grease and transfer to a large pot.
  • Stir broth, potatoes, carrots, garlic, parsley, basil, salt, and black pepper into the beef mixture. Simmer over low heat, covered, until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Mix milk and flour together in a small bowl. Pour into the pot. Bring back up to a simmer until chowder flavors combine, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Stir processed cheese and sour cream into chowder when it is no longer boiling, to prevent curdling. Ladle into serving bowls and top each serving with some diced tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Cholesterol 87.2 mg, Fat 28.6 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sodium 1767.5 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

SAUSAGE BEAN CHOWDER



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When the first hint of cooler weather appears at the end of the summer, my husband always asks, "Isn't it time to make some soup?" It's his subtle hint for me to make this special chowder!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h20m

Yield 12-14 servings (about 3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound bulk pork sausage
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (32 ounces) tomato juice
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup diced peeled potatoes
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, brown sausage until no longer pink; drain. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours. Remove bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 776mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CORN AND SAUSAGE CHOWDER



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I've had several cooking "teachers" over the years-my Irish grandmother...my mother...and the restaurant, my husband and I operated in Manitoba at one time!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts.).

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 ears fresh corn, husked and cleaned
4 cups heavy whipping cream
2 cups chicken broth
4 garlic cloves, minced
10 fresh thyme sprigs
1 bay leaf
1-1/2 medium onions, finely chopped, divided
1/2 pound hot Italian sausage links
2 teaspoons minced jalapeno peppers with seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons butter
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Salt and pepper to taste
1-1/2 teaspoons minced chives

Steps:

  • Using a small sharp knife, cut corn from cobs; set corn aside. Place the corncobs, cream, broth, garlic, thyme, bay leaf and 1/2 cup onions in a large saucepan. Heat almost to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. , Remove and discard corncobs. Strain cream mixture through a sieve set over a large bowl, pressing solids with back of spoon. Discard solids and reserve corn broth. , Meanwhile, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink. Cool and cut into 1/2-in. slices. In a large saucepan, cook the jalapenos, cumin and remaining onions in butter for 5 minutes. Set aside 1/4 cup corn stock. Add remaining corn stock along with potatoes and sausage to saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender. , Combine flour with reserved corn stock until smooth. Stir into chowder. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Add corn and cook just until tender, about 5 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper. For a thinner chowder, add additional chicken broth. Sprinkle with chives before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

SAUSAGE CORN CHOWDER



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This hearty soup has been a family favorite since I first acquired the recipe from a popular Wisconsin restaurant. Served with crusty French bread and a tossed salad, it is a great Saturday night supper. I've even served it to a group of 50 at a church luncheon. --Sue A. Jurack

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 cup coarsely chopped onion
4 cups cubed peeled potatoes (1/2-inch cubes)
2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the potatoes, water, salt, marjoram and pepper., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes are just tender. Add the corn, cream-style corn and milk; heat through.

Nutrition Facts :

EASY SAUSAGE CORN CHOWDER



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This hearty soup is a meal in itself when served with a salad and bread. For a spicier flavor, I sometimes substitute Mexicorn for the whole kernel corn.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 serving (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 packages (7 ounces each) pork or turkey breakfast sausage
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2-1/2 cups whole milk
2 cups fresh corn
2/3 cup sliced green onions
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • Crumble sausage into a large saucepan; brown over medium heat. Drain. Add the soup, milk, corn, green onions and hot pepper sauce. Cook until corn is tender. Reduce heat to low; add cheese and heat until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 472mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of sausage: Different types of sausage will impart different flavors to your chowder. For a classic New England-style chowder, use mild pork sausage. For a more flavorful chowder, try using a spicy sausage, such as Italian sausage or chorizo.
  • Don't overcook the sausage: Overcooked sausage will become tough and chewy. Cook the sausage until it is just cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Use fresh vegetables: Fresh vegetables will give your chowder the best flavor. If you can, use organic vegetables. Fresh corn, potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion will add great flavor and texture to your chowder.
  • Use a good quality broth: The broth is the base of your chowder, so it's important to use a good quality broth. Use a flavorful chicken broth or vegetable broth. You can also use a combination of chicken and vegetable broth.
  • Season your chowder well: Season your chowder to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices. You can also add a bay leaf or two for extra flavor.
  • Serve your chowder with a side of crusty bread: A side of crusty bread is the perfect way to soak up all the delicious broth in your chowder.

Conclusion:

Sausage chowder is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give sausage chowder a try.

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