Kielbasa Corn Chowder

Kielbasa Corn Chowder

A creamy chowder with kielbasa sausage and corn!

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ingredients

• 4 ounces bacon, diced (optional)
• 1 pound kielbasa sausage, sliced or diced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup onion, diced
• 1 cup carrots, diced
• 1 cup celery, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
• 1 teaspoon (smoked) paprika (optional)
• 1/4 cup flour (gluten-free for gluten-free)
• 6 cups chicken broth (link)
• 2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1/2 cup heavy/whipping cream
• 2 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
• salt and pepper to taste

directions

1. Cook the bacon in a large saucepan over medium heat before setting aside and reserving the bacon grease in the pan.
2. Add the kielbasa sausage and cook until lightly golden brown, before setting aside.
3. Melt the butter in the same pan, add the onion, carrots, and celery, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
4. Add the garlic, thyme, and paprika, and sprinkle on the flour, mix and cook for a minute.
5. Add 1/2 cup of the broth and deglaze the pan by scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon as the broth sizzles.
6. Add the remaining broth, bacon, kielbasa, and the potatoes, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
7. Add the cream and corn.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts: Calories 543, Fat 39g (Saturated 15g, Trans 0.3g), Cholesterol 101mg, Sodium 1058mg, Carbs 49g (Fiber 5g, Sugars 11g), Protein 25g

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