Warm up with a comforting bowl of vegetable and sausage chowder. Packed with a variety of veggies, this hearty soup is perfect for a cold fall or winter day.
12ouncesandouille sausage or a mild or spicy smoked sausage, diced
1/2cupchopped onion
1/2cupdiced celery
1/2cupdiced carrot
2tablespoonsbutter
2tablespoonsall-purpose flour
2 1/2cupsvegetable broth
2medium red or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced
3cupscorn kernels, fresh, frozen, or canned (drained)
1cupchopped spinach
2cupslight or heavy cream
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1tablespoonchopped fresh parsley
Chopped chives or more parsley, for garnish
Instructions
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Sauté the vegetables and sausage. Heat the vegetable oil in a Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium heat. Add the diced sausage to the hot oil along with the diced onion, celery, and carrot. Cook, stirring, until the onion is translucent. Add the butter and stir until melted. Stir in flour until well blended. Continue cooking, stirring, for 2 minutes.
Add the broth and remaining vegetables. Gradually add the vegetable broth, stirring constantly. Add the potatoes, corn, and spinach. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover the pan. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are tender, or about 20 to 30 minutes.
Finish the dish. Add the cream and heat through. Stir in the parsley and add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chives and more parsley and serve hot.
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