Cheesy Smoked Sausage Chowder
from Tiffany at eatathomecooks.com
Servings: 8
Calories: 439kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 onion
- 2-4 stalks celery diced
- 4 cups potatoes peeled and chopped
- 32 oz. chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 stick butter
- ¾ cup flour
- 3 cups milk
- 8 oz. cheddar shredded
- 1 link smoked sausage sliced
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the onion and celery in olive oil in a large pot.
- When the onion is soft, add potatoes, broth and water to the pot, bring to boil and cook until potatoes are tender.
- In a saucepan, make a white sauce by melting butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute then whisk in milk.
- Add cheese and stir till cheese is melted and sauce is thickened.
- Add cheese sauce to broth and stir in smoked sausage.
- Heat soup for several more minutes, being careful not to let it boil and season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition
Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 750mg | Potassium: 744mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 835IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 341mg | Iron: 2mg