Florida Sweet Corn Potato And Sausage Chowder
Are you looking for a hearty and comforting soup recipe to warm you up on chilly evenings? If yes, then Florida Sweet Corn Potato and Sausage Chowder is the perfect recipe for you. This soup is a combination of fresh sweet corn, potatoes, sausage, and herbs that will satisfy your cravings and warm you up from inside.
Ingredients
- 4 cups of fresh sweet corn kernels
- 4 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 pound of Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 medium-sized onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 4 cups of chicken broth
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic and cook until the onion is translucent.
- Add the diced potatoes, sweet corn kernels, thyme, bay leaves, and chicken broth. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
- Remove the bay leaves and puree half of the soup using an immersion blender or a regular blender.
- Add the pureed soup back to the pot and stir well.
- Add the heavy cream and stir until well combined.
- Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
- Let the soup simmer for another 5 minutes or until heated through.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or crackers.
Tips
- If you don't have fresh sweet corn, you can use frozen sweet corn instead.
- If you prefer a thinner soup, you can add more chicken broth or water.
- If you don't have an immersion blender, you can use a regular blender. Just make sure to blend the soup in batches and be careful not to burn yourself.
- You can also add some chopped celery and carrots for extra flavor and nutrition.
Conclusion
Florida Sweet Corn Potato and Sausage Chowder is a delicious and easy soup recipe that you can enjoy any time of the year. This soup is full of flavor and can be customized to your liking. You can make it spicier by adding some red pepper flakes or milder by omitting the sausage. So, go ahead and give this recipe a try and impress your family and friends with your cooking skills.
