Andouille Sausage and Corn Chowder
Description
This Cajun corn chowder is slightly spicy and smoky thanks to the addition of the andouille sausage and cayenne pepper.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 cup coarsely chopped onion
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3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
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3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
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1/2 cup diced celery
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1 pound andouille sausage, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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3 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed
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2 bay leaves
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2 teaspoons dried thyme
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6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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3 Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
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1 cup heavy cream
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Directions
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Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion, bell peppers, and celery in hot oil until softened, about 5 minutes. Add sausage, garlic, and cayenne pepper; cook and stir until sausage is hot, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in corn and bay leaves; season with thyme. Sauté until corn is warmed through, about 1 minute.
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Pour broth into the pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook at a simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Stir in potatoes and heavy cream. Cover and continue cooking at a simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
4
Season chowder with salt and black pepper. Remove and discard bay leaves. Garnish with cilantro to serve.