FRESH CORN AND SAUSAGE CHOWDER

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Though this can easily be made with frozen corn for a delicious meal on a cold night, I think the fresh-off-the-cob-corn tastes so much better! I've made this two summers in a row now. A fairly simple yet hearty recipe, it goes well with homemade biscuits!

Provided by AustinsAm

Categories     Chowders

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 lb sausage links or 1/2 lb bulk sausage
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups chicken broth
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
3 ears fresh corn, husked and cleaned
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
4 cups heavy cream or 4 cups half-and-half

Steps:

  • In large skillet, brown sausage. Cool and cut in 1/2 inch slices.
  • In large saucepan, melt butter and add onions, cooking for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in flour and cook until bubbly.
  • Add chicken broth, sausage, and potatoes.
  • Cover and cook until potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes.
  • Add corn and cook just until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add cream and cook until heated through.

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