Description

Wrap yourself in a bowl of pure comfort with this creamy, hearty chowder featuring golden potatoes, savory sausage, and wild rice in a velvety herb-infused broth. This one-pot wonder makes for a satisfying easy dinner, a nourishing lunch, or a quick go-to for chilly nights. It’s a rich and rustic dish full of texture, warmth, and soul—perfect for those who love cozy food ideas, simple soup recipes, and hearty meals with minimal fuss. Whether you’re hunting for quick dinner inspiration or comforting cold weather dishes, this chowder hits all the right notes.

Ingredients

1 lb ground Italian sausage

4 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, diced

1 cup carrots, chopped

1 cup celery, chopped

1 small onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup wild rice, uncooked

4 cups chicken broth

1 cup heavy cream

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp paprika

1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped

1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. In a large Dutch oven or soup pot, cook the sausage over medium-high heat until browned and crumbled. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

2. In the same pot, sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery in the sausage drippings until softened.

3. Add potatoes, wild rice, salt, pepper, and paprika. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.

4. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes until potatoes are tender.

5. Return the sausage to the pot and stir in heavy cream. Simmer for 10 minutes more.

6. Add fresh thyme and parsley. Adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with bread.

Notes

Let the soup rest 10 minutes before serving for a thicker consistency.

Swap wild rice for orzo or barley for a twist.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
Calories: 480
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 960mg
Fat: 31g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: easy dinner, creamy chowder, potato soup, sausage recipe, fall comfort food