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hot dog chowder in a bowl with crackers

Hot Dog Chowder

Diana Rattray
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!
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Servings 4 to 6 servings
Calories 574
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Course Corn, Hot Dogs, Potatoes, Soups
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 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, canned pr thawed frozen
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Instructions

  • 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.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter or bacon drippings. Add the onion, celery, and 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. 
    Sautéed vegetables with sliced hot dogs in a pot.
  • Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and hot dogs and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
  • Add the potatoes and chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • 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.
  • Serve with crackers or biscuits. 
    hot dog chowder in a bowl with mini saltine crackers on the side

Nutrition

Calories: 574kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 20gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 1183mgPotassium: 1072mgFiber: 4gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 3131IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 302mgIron: 3mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

Keyword hot dog chowder, hot dog soup
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