Ingredients
- 1 pound mild pork sausage
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 3 ribs celery, chopped
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 dash thyme
- 1 scant teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 2 1/2-3 cups chopped potatoes
- 1 carrot, fine dice
- 1 can corn with peppers, drained, or 1 1/2 to 2 cups Southwestern corn blend
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Preparation
Step 1
Cook sausage in a large saucepan with onion, garlic, and celery, breaking sausage into small pieces. Drain excess fat; stir in flour until well incorporated. Add chicken broth and seasonings. Add vegetables and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add cream and cheese and heat until cheese is melted and soup is hot. Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more salt and pepper if needed.
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REVIEWS:
Definitely a KEEPER! My UTBusiness Women's Club has now served this soup at our fall fundraiser for three years' running. Members look for it, and requests flow in. We've sent home 'to go' packs, both table ready AND frozen. Double the batch, and reheat in a crockpot! Latest requests include addition to menu for upcoming symphony dinner in another state, and for pre-holiday SOUP SWAP in yet another. Add artisan or homemade breads and rolls, a green salad, and light chocolate dessert. Will make it again and again! Great at the end of day for visiting skiiers and hikers!
Hearty, but...The soup was delicious, but the potatoes came out slightly undercooked; while I prefer one pot dishes, perhaps cooking them separately would have been better. I'd love to try this with fresh corn off the cob and jalapeno peppers without the seeds.
Wonderful Chowder!!!! This recipe is wonderful! This is the third time I have made it for guests and they always finish it all! Will definitely make again and again. Thanks!
I made this recipe for my family and it is great -everyone loved it. It is great w/cheddar biscuits! Yum yum"