Taste of Home
Kielbasa Potato Chowder
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min.
YIELD: 4 cups.
There’s just the right touch of comfort in this sensational sausage chowder from Misty Chandler of Lawton, Oklahoma. “My husband and I make a meal of it with some warm bread.”
Ingredients
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1/2 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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3 bacon strips, diced
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
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1-1/2 cups water
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2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
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1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
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1/8 teaspoon pepper
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2 kale leaves, torn or 1/3 cup chopped fresh spinach
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1/2 cup heavy whipping cream or 2% milk
Directions
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1.
In a large nonstick skillet, brown kielbasa and bacon; drain, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings. Add onion; cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until onion is tender. Add garlic; 1 minute longer.
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2.
In a large saucepan, bring broth and water to a boil. Add the potatoes, bouillon and pepper. Cook for 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
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3.
Add the meat mixture and kale; cook over medium heat for 2 minutes or until kale is wilted. Reduce heat. Add the cream; cook 1 minute longer or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup: 190 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 852mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 12g protein.
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