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Hot Dog Chowder

hot dog chowder in a bowl with crackers

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Hot dog chowder is a unique way to use hot dogs or sausages! If you have hot dogs left over from a party or cookout, repurpose them and make this delicious creamy soup!

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cubed potatoes (about 1/2-inch)
  • 3 tablespoons butter (or bacon drippings, or combo)
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 ribs celery, diced
  • 1 medium carrot, diced
  • 6 hot dogs, cut into 1-inch lengths
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, optional
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk
  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups corn kernels (canned pr thawed frozen)
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Put the potatoes in a saucepan; cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pan, and cook the potatoes for about 10 minutes, or until just tender. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter or bacon drippings. Add the onion, celery, carrot; sprinkle with salt, pepper, and onion powder and cook for about 3 minutes, until the vegetables are beginning to soften. Add the hot dogs and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes longer.
  3. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and hotdogs and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
  4. Add the potatoes and chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
  5. Add the evaporated milk, cream, and corn and cook for about 5 minutes longer, until hot. Stir in the parsley and taste; adjust the seasonings as needed.
  6. Serve with crackers or biscuits.