30 Minute Smoked Sausage and Corn Chowder
Cozy up with a bowl of hearty, comforting goodness with this 30-Minute Smoked Sausage and Corn Chowder! This creamy chowder is packed with savory smoked sausage, tender russet potatoes, and sweet corn, all simmered together in a rich, velvety broth seasoned with paprika and thyme. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s the perfect quick and easy weeknight dinner that doesn’t skimp on bold flavors. The addition of heavy cream adds a luxurious texture, while optional green onion garnish offers a fresh, vibrant finish. Whether served with crusty bread or on its own, this one-pot wonder is sure to become a family favorite. Perfect for busy days and an excellent way to warm up on chilly evenings!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz smoked sausage
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cups frozen or fresh corn kernels
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp green onions, sliced (optional garnish)
Instructions
Slice the smoked sausage into thin rounds. Set aside.
In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the sliced sausage and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sausage is slightly browned.
Sprinkle the flour over the sausage mixture and stir well to coat everything evenly. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to remove the raw flour taste.
Pour in the chicken broth and stir until the mixture is smooth and begins to thicken.
Add the diced potatoes, corn, paprika, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
Stir in the heavy cream and let the chowder simmer for another 2-3 minutes to heat through. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve the chowder hot, garnished with sliced green onions if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3106 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 198.3 g | 254% | |
| Saturated Fat | 93.5 g | 468% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 540 mg | 180% | |
| Sodium | 7317 mg | 318% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 243.1 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.8 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.6 g | ||
| Protein | 92.5 g | 185% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 315 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 17.4 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 5965 mg | 127% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
