Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Directions
- In a large soup pot, warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Remove the casings from 6 sausages and break the meat into bite-sized pieces. Add these to the pot and brown them for about 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally until they are nicely golden.
- In the same pot, add one chopped onion, two sliced celery stalks, and two sliced carrots. Sauté the mixture for about 10 minutes until softened.
- Stir in two minced garlic cloves and half a teaspoon of dried thyme into the vegetable mixture. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour over the vegetables and stir well. Cook for about 2 minutes.
- Gradually pour in 1 liter of chicken or vegetable stock while stirring continuously. Toss in two bay leaves and half a cup of wild rice before bringing to a simmer.
- After 30 minutes, add three medium chopped potatoes to the chowder. Continue simmering for another 15 minutes, or until fork-tender.
- Stir in 375ml of single cream or half-and-half. Season to taste and warm through gently for an additional 5 minutes.
- Carefully remove the bay leaves before serving. Ladle into warm bowls and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Notes
Always taste and adjust seasoning before serving. Consider blending half of it before adding cream for a smoother texture.
