Quick Potato Recipes: Creamy Potato and Sausage Chowder
Let me tell you, few things hit the spot quite like a bowl of thick, creamy potato chowder. It’s like a warm hug in a bowl, especially when life’s been more whirlwind than calm. I made this chowder on a weeknight when all I had was leftover sausage and some potatoes on the edge of sprouting—and wow, did it come together like magic.
This one’s packed with layers of flavor. Smoky sausage. Sweet corn. Hearty chunks of potato. It’s all simmered into one cozy pot you’ll want to dive headfirst into. Whether you’re hunting for sausage potato meals, hearty potato recipes dinner-style, or just need quick potato recipes that keep you full without fuss—this one checks all the boxes.
And listen, if you're trying to keep it on the healthier side, you can swap the cream, add extra veggies, or go full vegan potato recipes by using plant-based sausage and coconut milk. So if you’re running low on potato ideas, or you need easy potato meals that warm the soul and fill the belly, trust me—this chowder's the move.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lb sausage (smoked or Italian), sliced or crumbled
- 4 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup cream (or use coconut milk for dairy-free)
- Chopped parsley or green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add sausage and cook until browned.
- Toss in diced potatoes, chicken stock, corn, and smoked paprika.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in cream, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley or green onions.