This is a bowl full of goodness. I really love this soup/chowder meal. Plus, it’s super easy and requires only one pot…love that. This meal will keep you warm all the way to spring.
Shopping List
1 pound sausage (pork, turkey, chicken…just a good quality sausage…you can even use something like Owen’s breakfast sausage)
1 onion, chopped
2 potatoes, peeled and chopped (the smaller you chop the potatoes, the faster the soup will cook)
3 cups of milk (see below for another option)
2 bay leaves, dried or fresh
1 can cream corn
Cheddar cheese
Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) and Salt & Pepper, of course!
In a large pot, brown sausage in a little EVOO. Remove browned sausage into a bowl and cover with foil to keep warm (we’ll put it back in at the end). Add chopped onion to pot and saute in sausage drippings. Add in potatoes, milk and bay leaves. Simmer 20 minutes (or until potatoes are tender), stirring often. Once potatoes are fork tender, add sausage back into soup and also add in cream corn. Heat through (another 5 minutes). Serve and top with cheese.
So simple. So hearty. So, so yummy. This stuff also re-heats beautifully. I just love this soup. Make sure you use a sausage…using just ground beef won’t give you the same amount of flavor. And only one pot to clean up. Delightful.
**Sometimes, I want to lighten this up a bit, so I only use 1.5 cups of milk and then use 1.5 cups of chicken stock as well. Great flavor with a little less milk.**
brandonandmandycox says
I am making this tonight – yummy!
Sheaffer, Chris, Scout, and baby Carter says
Okay. I'm making this next week for sure. Looks soooooooo good.
brandonandmandycox says
It was delicious! At first, Brandon wasn't too sure, but he ended up loving it and took it to work for lunch today!
The Genella Family says
I made your chowder and it was WONDERFUL!! Thanks for sharing the recipe!! And I think it was even better as leftovers!
Lauren says
We had a cold and blustery day today so I decided this recipe would be perfect for dinner…oh my goodness!! Awesome! It is definitely going on my "winter" rotation! :). Thanks again for another wonderful recipe!
walshpartyofthree says
I am making this again tonight. I think this is my 4th time since you told me about your blog at the fall party! I am addicted for sure!!
Allison says
I just made this last night and loved it!!! I'm making your Apple/BBQ Chicken crock pot recipe next. THANK YOU!!!! 🙂
Katie says
Shay,
What kind of milk do you use? I have whole milk and skim on hand… maybe one cup of skim and 2 whole? Or do you suggest I go some get 2%?
Thanks so much!
Katie
Mix and Match Mama says
I use 2% but I think Skim or Whole would work just fine too. Whole milk would make the soup really nice and rich and skim milk, not as much. A combination of the two might be the best solution!
Tess says
Shay- this is perfect… my family doesn't like creamed corn- but I accidently grabbed a can instead on whole kernel. I wasn't going to take it back, so its been in the pantry for a couple weeks now. I don't think they will even know with this recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Sara says
I have everything I need to make this soup…but I only have skim milk, will I need to thicken it more somehow? Also would a handful of fresh kale at the end go with the flavors? Thanks!
AndiP says
I absolutely love this chowder. My husband raved about it…..raved. He's a guy so you know it's good if he's raving about something that isn't a prime rib. So good and perfect for the fall.
Mix and Match Mama says
I use a 2% milk when I make this but I think skim will work just fine. The milk is more about flavor than as a thickening agent.
Sara says
I made this tonight and it was delicious! I used skim milk and also used my potato masher in the soup to mash some of the potatoes. It was creamy and rich without any cream or butter! I used chicken sausage and lots of pepper – soooo yummy, thank you!
RachaelToddNuwash says
Thanks for your wonderful fall recipes and making my grocery shopping so easy this week!
RachaelToddNuwash says
Thanks for the delish fall recipes and making my grocery shopping so easy this week!
LZ says
This soup was sooo good. Thanks so much for the recipe. This is definitely a keeper and will be great this winter!
Ashhog says
Just tried this tonight! This is my new favorite soup! SO good! Loved it!
Mary Woods says
Sounds so good! How many will this serve?
Sara Gullickson says
What is EVOO and S&P? Sorry for the ignorance!
Katherine says
I will be making this when the hubby gets back from a business trip! Looks to simple and delicious to pass up
Mix and Match Mama says
Sorry! I updated the recipe and added what they stand for! EVOO is Extra Virgin Olive Oil and S&P is salt and pepper!
Anonymous says
Is there something else I could use in place of the milk? I have a strong dairy sensitivity, but am having trouble with figuring out a good alternative 🙁
Mix and Match Mama says
You could try using chicken stock instead with a little cornstarch to thicken things up…I haven't done it myself but it's worth a shot!
Mindy says
i made this tonight & it was so yummy! the only change i did was add half chicken stock & half 1% milk..delicious!! thank you!!
sammy says
Not sure if my last post went though…sorry if it's a duplicate!
This is the best recipe ever! I used chicken sausage today, and it was equally if not more delicious. My husband told me it's the best thing I've ever made! Thanks 🙂
Anonymous says
I am dairy-free and made this with unsweetened plain almond milk and it turned out great! Thank you for sharing, Shay!
Kim R says
I just wanted to say, I made this the other night when I was strapped for time. Made it with half and half to make it creamier and it was DELISH! Even better the next day for leftovers – I claimed dibs for work!
It will be added into the weeknight rotation! Thanks Shay!
Emily Park says
Hi Shay,
Do you take the bay leaves out at the end, or are they okay to eat?
Emily Park says
Hey Shay,
Should I leave the bay leaves in after they have cooked? Is it okay to eat them?
Thanks!
Mix and Match Mama says
Typically you don't eat the bay leaves. They're not bad, just very flavorful…I'm not sure you would want a big bite of one.
Shawnee says
I've tried a lot of your dishes but this is one of my very favs!!!
Katie Compton says
Trying this for my bday on Sunday!! I'm wondering… if I brown the sausage first could I dump everything in the crockpot???
Lindsay says
I'm sorry to ask a silly question but I notice you cook often with sausage and I've hardly ever used sausage other than the breakfast kind 🙂 Can you explain what kind of sausage you use for this recipe? Is it Italian sausage? Thanks for your help! I can't wait to make this!
Mix and Match Mama says
You can use breakfast sausage if you like! Or a bulk Italian sausage (pork, chicken or turkey), or you can use sausage links (about 5 big links is a pound). Just slit the sausage and remove the inside from the casing. Enjoy!
Dawn says
I made this tonight (actually eating it as I am typing this) and I think this is fantastic! Thanks so much for the recipe!
Angela Ellingson says
Made this for supper tonight! Sooo good! Thanks Shay!
Laura Strickland says
Made this tonight for dinner. It was a huge hit – and only fix for next time would be using something to thicken it up a bit.
Also, I would recommend small pieces of potatoes (mini potatoes – I would cut into fours).
LOVELOVELOVE your site. I think I've been on every page in the last few days. I just browse a bunch of different things as I see them.
Michelle Holmes says
I made this tonight for dinner, and it was the best soup I've ever made. Thanks so much for sharing the recipe. It is going to be in our recipe rotation for sure!!
Paul Carlson says
Thank you for this great recipe! We made it for supper the other night and everyone loved it. Even my 2 year old toddler liked it…but she’s a fan a sausage anyway. 🙂
What’s better than breakfast sausage for breakfast? Breakfast sausage for supper!
Jennifer says
Hi shay! I’m making this tonight and was wondering what potato you suggest? I have red or russet.
Thanks in advance!
Jennifer
Mix and Match Mama says
I use russet, but a red would work too!
Haley Powell says
Hi Shay! Is this a recipe you can cook in the crockpot?
Mix and Match Mama says
Yes!!