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Easy Sweetpotato Corn Chowder with Sausage

Warm up your winter evenings with a comforting bowl of Sweetpotato Corn Chowder. Created by registered dietitian Sarah Schlichter exclusively for the NC Sweetpotato Commission, this quick and easy recipe brings together the sweetness of sweetpotatoes and corn in a cozy, satisfying meal.
Whether you’re gathering the family around the table or settling in after a busy day, this chowder is a delicious way to make dinnertime feel a little warmer. We invite you to give it a try—it may just become a new favorite for chilly nights! For an extra treat serve this with our version of naan - No Yeast Sweetpotato Flatbread. Trust us, you'll be glad you did!

Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 449 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small white onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 cups 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 vegetable or chicken stock
  • 1 lb ground mild Italian sausage optional*
  • 1-2 cups half and half judging by how much liquid and preference
  • 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 like our version of naan - the no yeast Sweetpotato Flatbread!

Nutrition

Calories: 449kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 16gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 783mgPotassium: 609mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 7403IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 2mgNet Carbohydrates: 16g