Name: Hearty Potato Beef Sausage: 6 Comforting Recipes
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 6 slices thick-cut beef bacon, diced; 400g bulk mild or hot beef Italian sausage; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 large yellow onion, chopped; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 2 large carrots, peeled & chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves; 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, optional; 3 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 liter low-sodium chicken broth; 2 cups whole milk; 2 bay leaves; 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled & 1/2-inch cubed; 375ml heavy cream; 1 tsp kosher salt, or to taste; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish; Extra black pepper or red pepper flakes, if desired, for garnish

Description

Hearty Potato & Beef Sausage Chowder: Comfort in a Bowl

Ingredients

Scale

1 tbsp olive oil
6 slices thick-cut beef bacon, diced
400g bulk mild or hot beef Italian sausage
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 large yellow onion, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 large carrots, peeled & chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, optional
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 liter low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups whole milk
2 bay leaves
3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled & 1/2-inch cubed
375ml heavy cream
1 tsp kosher salt, or to taste
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Extra black pepper or red pepper flakes, if desired, for garnish

Instructions

In a large pot, cook diced beef bacon over medium heat until crisp (8-10 min). Transfer to paper towels; reserve rendered fat in pot.
Add beef Italian sausage to the pot. Cook over medium-high heat, breaking apart, until browned (7-10 min). Remove sausage, leaving drippings.
Chop onion, celery, carrots into 1/2-inch pieces. Mince garlic.
Add butter to pot with drippings. Sauté chopped onion, celery, and carrots over medium heat until softened (8-10 min).
Stir in minced garlic, thyme, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
Sprinkle flour over vegetables; stir constantly for 2-3 minutes to cook out raw taste, forming a thick paste.
Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth, then add milk and bay leaves. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
Add cubed potatoes and cooked beef Italian sausage to pot. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15-20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
Remove bay leaves. Taste and adjust salt and pepper to preference.
Reduce heat to lowest. Stir in heavy cream; heat through 2-3 minutes without boiling.
Stir gently. Crumble reserved crisp beef bacon over chowder just before serving.
Ladle into bowls. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and optional red pepper flakes. Serve immediately, perhaps with crusty bread.
Store cooled leftovers in airtight container in fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for 2-3 months. Reheat gently over low heat, adding milk/broth if needed.

Notes

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 400
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Hearty Potato Beef Sausage Chowder, Comfort Food, Soup