Cheesy Smoked Sausage Chowder
from Tiffany at eatathomecooks.com
Servings: 4
Calories: 740kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 small onion
- 1-2 stalks celery diced
- 2 cups potatoes peeled and chopped
- 16 oz. chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 2 sticks butter
- ⅓ cup flour
- 1½ cups milk
- 4 oz. cheddar shredded
- ½ 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 the 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: 740kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 62g | Saturated Fat: 37g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 160mg | Sodium: 1053mg | Potassium: 758mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1894IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 352mg | Iron: 2mg