Sweetpotato Corn Chowder with Sausage
If you're looking for a warm, comforting soup that's packed with flavor, this sweetpotato corn chowder is just what you need. The sweetpotatoes pair perfectly with juicy corn to create a creamy, satisfying and nourishing soup that's easy to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small white onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups of sweetpotatoes, diced into 1-inch cubes
- 1 15.25- oz can corn, rinsed and drained
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 14- oz can full-fat coconut milk
- 3 cups bone broth or vegetable/chicken stock
- 1 lb ground mild italian sausage, optional*
- 1-2 cups half and half more or less depending on desired amount of liquid
- 2 cups spinach, optional
- Grated cheddar cheese, for topping
- parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large cooking pot over medium-high heat. Add in the diced onions, garlic and sweetpotatoes. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Add in the canned corn, paprika, thyme, salt and pepper. Then, stir in the coconut milk and chicken stock. Add in the mild italian sausage, breaking it up as you add it to the mixture. Bring to a boil for 2-3 minutes, then cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until sweetpotatoes are fork-tender and sausage is cooked through
- Add the half-and-half and spinach, then give everything a final big stir. Turn off the heat and let sit.
- Serve with shredded cheese, parsley, and/or a nice bread!
Using bone broth will bring up the protein content and provide extra nutrients!
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 636kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 22gFat: 49gSaturated Fat: 26gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 665mgPotassium: 812mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 7740IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 103mgIron: 4mg
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