We love a good fall corn chowder, and this recipe is super-tasty with the addition of some spicey sausage.
Sweet and Spicy Sausage and Corn Chowder with Farm Fresh Corn
Corn chowder is a great way to use up that farm fresh corn you buy from your local Farmer’s Market or get on sale in the summer from your favorite grocery store.
This delicious, creamy soup isn’t as calorie loaded as you might think. Instead of using large amounts of heavy cream or other dairy products, this soup gets its silky texture by pureeing several cups of the soup from the skillet and adding a modest amount of half and half.
Chorizo Sausage is a spicy pork sausage that gives this corn chowder recipe even more of a delicious flavor. Serve your chowder with some cornbread with honey & cheddar and a great big salad with lots of garden-fresh tomatoes.
Ingredients Needed for Sausage Corn Chowder:
- Ground bulk Chorizo sausage
- Celery
- Carrots
- Onion finely chopped
- Cloves fresh garlic
- Jalapeno pepper
- Chicken stock
- Russet potatoes
- Sweet corn
- Fresh oregano
- Bay leaf
- Half and half
Summer Delicious Corn Fresh from the Garden Makes this Chowder Perfect for a Weeknight Meal.
- 8 oz. ground bulk Chorizo sausage
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 2 large carrots, finely chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 2 lbs. Russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 4 ears sweet corn, use kernels only
- 1/2 cup half and half tempered
- 2 teaspoons fresh oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
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Thoroughly wash all vegetables and pat dry before prepping. Potatoes peels can be left on or removed according to personal preference.
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Brown sausage in a large, high-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Transfer sausage to a plate and drain all but 1-2 tablespoons of fat from skillet.
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Reduce heat to medium and add chopped celery, carrots, onion, garlic, and jalapeno pepper to skillet. Sauté for several minutes, stirring continually, until vegetables are soft and fragrant.
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Return sausage to skillet, along with chicken or vegetable stock. Add potatoes, sweet corn, oregano, and bay leaf to skillet. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine.
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Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, until heated through and potatoes are tender, approximately 20 minutes. Stir occasionally while cooking.
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Transfer 3-4 cups of soup mixture to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. (See safety tip above first!). Pour pureed soup mixture back into skillet and stir to combine.
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To prevent curdling, add 2-3 tablespoons of hot soup mixture, one tablespoon at a time, to half and half before stirring into the skillet. Stir to combine and simmer another 5-10 minutes to heat through. Remove bay leaf and serve immediately – enjoy!
Tip: Always use extreme caution when blending hot liquids as they can explode. Cool slightly and make sure the lid to your blender is properly ventilated before proceeding.
What Are Great Toppings for Corn Chowder
Cooked and Crumbled Bacon
Sour Cream
Green Onions
Chopped Chives
Diced Ham
Use your favorite sausage for this corn and potato chowder recipe. Buy bulk sausage from the meat counter and then remove the outside casing.
Can I use Frozen Corn instead of Fresh?
Yes, four medium ears of corn are about 2 cups, the equivalent of a 10-ounce package of frozen corn.
Farmer’s Market fresh corn and potatoes makes a delicious end of summer meal or a great dinner from fresh produce at your local grocery store.
What to Serve with Corn Chowder
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