The Best Sausage Potato Chowder I’ve Ever Made

I came up with this Fox Pines Homestead sausage potato chowder out of necessity one afternoon. It was dreary, cold and damp, and I wanted a soup other than chicken noodle. Something creamy and thick and satisfying. The best sausage potato chowder I could make.

I had taken a package of Argentinean Bombon (chorizo) sausage out of the freezer with plans on grilling it. I was thinking about a potato based soup, but knowing my family doesn’t care for straight potato soup I needed to do something to dress it up. My eyes landed on the sausage and I knew that would work.

Use any sausage you like, from kielbasa to Italian to spicy chorizo. Make it as spicy or as mild as you like. I used gold potatoes, adding a little color to the end result. White or red potatoes would work too, although russets will likely fall apart if cooked too long. I don’t peel potatoes either. Leave those skins on. They are a good source of nutrients and fiber.

I keep Hoosier Hill Farm Heavy Cream Powder on hand for just such recipes as this one. There is also a Butter powder, sour cream powder and buttermilk powder. My pantry has these, but there are many others: honey powder, white cheddar cheese powder, alfredo sauce, and cheddar cheese powder. I think I’ll see more boxes of these in my pantry!

I used the spices and herbs I like to impart more flavor. Feel free to swap or add others. I also did not add any other vegetables. After eating 2 bowls my husband suggested adding corn and/or bacon. Bacon – YES! I actually starting mine off with bacon fat, so there was an underlying slight bacon-y taste. Next time, bacon garnish, which I noted in the recipe.

All you need to get started is the basic ingredients, a soup pot, and a knife and cutting board to slice and dice meat and potatoes.

Fox Pines Potato Sausage Chowder

It is a hearty meal in itself but can be customized with your preferred sausage and vegetables.
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Keyword hearty soup, homemade chowder, potato chowder, sausage soup
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 5 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp fat – bacon fat lard, butter or oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 lb sausage of your choice from kielbasa to chorizo (Argentinean Bombon)
  • 3 garlic cloves chopped or grated
  • 1 tsp Better than Bouillon Garlic
  • 1.5 tsp Better than Bouillon Chicken
  • Water
  • 3 medium gold potatoes cubed 1”
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp Italian herbs
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ cup cream powder Hoosier Hill Farm Heavy Cream powder
  • 1 cup mashed potato flakes
  • Crispy bacon for garnish

Instructions

  1. Slice sausage and chop potatoes. Add the fat and onions to a large pot. Stir and cook until softened. Add the sausage and stir until it starts to brown on the edges.

  2. Add the garlic and stir briefly for 1 minute.
  3. Add the Better than Bouillons, salt, pepper, herbs, paprika, and potatoes. Add water to cover the potatoes by 1-2 inches.
  4. Cook until potatoes are soft, 10-15 minutes.
  5. Whisk in the cream powder. Or use ½ cup regular cream but stir to keep it from separating.
  6. Then, stir in the potato flakes, which will thicken the soup. Adjust the amount of flakes to your preference.
Nutrition Facts
Fox Pines Potato Sausage Chowder
Amount Per Serving
Calories 5 Calories from Fat 1
% Daily Value*
Fat 0.1g0%
Saturated Fat 0.01g0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.03g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g
Sodium 1mg0%
Potassium 21mg1%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 0.3g1%
Sugar 0.1g0%
Protein 0.2g0%
Vitamin A 132IU3%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 13mg1%
Iron 0.3mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.