EASY SAUSAGE CHOWDER

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"This super soup, flavored with fresh basil, makes a hearty summer lunch," says Suzanne Ververka of White Cloud, Michigan.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings (about 3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pound fully cooked smoked sausage, halved and thinly sliced
1 medium onion, quartered and thinly sliced
4 cups diced potatoes
3 cups water
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk

Steps:

In a soup kettle or Dutch oven over medium heat, brown the sausage and onion. Slowly add the potatoes, water, parsley, basil, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Add remaining ingredients; cook 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 855mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.