On a day that runs long, a Slow Cooker Chowder with Sausage waiting in the slow cooker chowder with sausage is the easiest way I know to get a real meal on the table. The 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced and 4 medium potatoes, diced come out gentle and ready without much attention.
With a combination of sausage, potatoes, corn, and creamy broth, this chowder is sure to satisfy your hunger and warm you up on chilly evenings.
Easy Slow Cooker Sausage Chowder Recipe
This chowder features savory sausage, tender potatoes, and sweet corn simmered together in a creamy broth. The recipe takes about 6 hours in the slow cooker and serves 6 people.
Ingredients
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Slice the sausage, dice the potatoes, chop the onion, and mince the garlic.
- Combine in Slow Cooker: In the slow cooker, add the sliced sausage, diced potatoes, frozen corn, chopped onion, chicken broth, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours, until the potatoes are tender.
- Add Creaminess: Stir in the heavy cream during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Serve: Ladle the chowder into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley, if desired. Enjoy hot!
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 6 bowls
- Calories: 320kcal
- Fat: 20g
- Protein: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
I usually make this Slow Cooker Chowder with Sausage on a weekend and keep the leftovers for the next day’s lunch, since it reheats without drying out. A spoon of 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced stirred in at the end brightens it up.
