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I love #SundaySupper every week, but this week, it’s especially Soup-er…
And I love soup, but this Cheesy Chipotle Chicken Sausage Chowder is also especially soup-er. You know why? Once again, Mr. I Don’t Like Soup, also known as Mr. Soup is Not Dinner, loved this soup. He loved it so much that he was excited when I made it for the second time in two weeks, because I needed to tweak it a bit to deem it “blog-worthy”. The raves it got the first time convinced me to try it again to make sure it was just right to share with you. Believe it or not, this soup started with a recipe for Potato Kielbasa Chowder with Gouda and Dill that I found at The Runaway Spoon, and somehow morphed into a soup with some Southwestern flair.
I have to be honest – even now, I still am not sure the technique for this soup is perfected. But The Hubby insisted that I HAVE to share this recipe. The flavor is amazing, but the cheese needs a little time to melt down and incorporate, and yet, despite my adjustments, still tends to coat the sausage a bit. Then when the Greek yogurt is added, that too doesn’t incorporate as evenly as I would like, and I see some little bits on the sausage. But the creamy cheesiness, the kick of heat, the meaty bites, and the little bit of sweet from the sweet potatoes make this a must-keep-trying recipe. So if you have any suggestions for me on how to make it absolutely perfect, I’d love to hear them. In the meantime, it may not be pretty, and you may get a little glob of cheese here or there, but is that really a bad thing? Seriously, you must try this soup!! If it is Hubby-approved, you know it’s a winner.
For dinner, I try to focus on “real” foods and stay away from the convenience, packaged stuff. But one thing I do rely on when I am short on time, or just want a quick, easy hit of protein and flavor is pre-cooked, flavored chicken and turkey sausages. The Hubby has tummy troubles with too much pork, and I prefer to keep it a little on the healthier side, which is why I stick with the poultry-based varieties. And there are so many brands with so many different flavors that you can make so many different types of meals. In this recipe, I used Johnsonville Chipotle Monterey Jack Cheese Chicken Sausage, but I am sure there are other brands that offer a similar flavor variety if you can’t find these.
Another tip – I like to use light cheeses (Cabot makes some that work really well in most recipes), but for this recipe, DON’T. It just never seems to fully incorporate.
And you wanna hear something cool to do with the leftovers of this Cheesy Chipotle Chicken Sausage Chowder? Spoon out some of the sausage and potatoes, and stuff it into a quesadilla. The Bug liked the soup, but he was totally digging those!
If you need something warm and comforting, you won’t want to miss our #SundaySupper conversation on twitter. We tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. This week we will be sharing out special soup recipes. Our weekly chat starts at 7:00 pm ET and you do not want to miss out on the fun. Follow the #SundaySupper hash tag and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat. Don’t forget to check out our #SundaySupper Pinterest board for more fabulous recipes and food photos.
Join us Around the Family Table this Sunday at 7pm Eastern Time and share your favorite soup, stew, chowder or bisque recipes with us! Don’t forget top check out the other awesome soup recipes linked at the bottom of this post! And grab a spoon…
How do you like your soup – creamy, brothy, cheesy, meaty, veggie?
Cheesy Chipotle Chicken Sausage Chowder
Ingredients
- 3-4 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound sweet potatoes cut into 1/2 in. cubes
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 medium or 1/2 of a large yellow or sweet onion
- salt & pepper
- 1 red pepper diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 chipotles in adobo minced, plus 1 t of the adobo sauce
- 12 ounces Johnsonville Chipotle Monterey Jack Chicken Sausage or a similar variety from another brand, quartered lengthwise, and cut into approx. 1/2 in. chunks
- 2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese (about 8 ounces, light or reduced fat NOT recommended)
- 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- Optional garnish: Greek yogurt or sour cream cilantro, crushed tortilla chips, chopped tomatoes, chopped avocado, juice of a lime
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring the broth to a boil, add the sweet potatoes, and reduce to a simmer. Cook for 10-15 minutes, or until potatoes are soft.
- While the potatoes are cooking, heat the olive oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat.
- Add the onions and a pinch of salt and pepper, and saute until the onions are soft, 3-5 minutes.
- Add the red pepper, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add the garlic, chipotle, and adobo sauce, and cook for another minute or two.
- Add the sausage, and cook until starting to brown, another 3-5 minutes. Set aside.
- Once the potatoes are tender, add the cheese in small handfuls, stirring gently to avoid causing the potatoes to disintegrate, adding more as it melts. Allow to simmer for several minutes, or until the cheese has fully melted, stirring frequently.
- Stir in the sausage and vegetable mixture from the pan.
- Stir in the Greek yogurt and cilantro. It may start to look slightly curdled, but continue to stir and heat gently until fully incorporated.
- Serve with any of the optional garnishes, as desired.
Notes
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Enjoy!
The #SundaySupper family will be digging out their stock pots and slow cookers to serve up these amazing soups:
Do The Chicken Dance (chicken {or other poultry} soups)
- Chicken Tortellini & White Bean Soup at Flour On My Face
- Chicken Gnocchi at Dinners, Dishes and Desserts
- Chicken Cheese Soup by There and Back Again
- Chicken Tortellini Soup by Country Girl In The Village
- Chicken Soup with Leeks, Onions and Fennel by Shockingly Delicious
- Family Style Tablescape featuring Chicken Tortilla Soup by An Appealing Plan
- Yucatan Chicken Lime Soup (Sopa de Lima) by The Weekend Gourmet
- Chicken Meatball, Spinach and Orzo Soup from Gourmet Drizzles
- Ground Turkey and Vegetable Soup at The Messy Baker
- Cheesy Chipotle Chicken Sausage Chowder by Cupcakes and Kale Chips
- Chick-Fil-A Chicken Noodle Soup by Family Foodie
- Chicken Vegetable Noodle Soup at Cupcakes and Pearls
- Healthy Bean and Sausage Soup by Momma’s Meals
Where’s The Beef (Beef Soups)
- Chili with Black Beans by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Vegetable and Beef Soup by Supper For a Steal
- Swabian Beef Spaetzle +1 Soup (Gaisburger Marsch) at Galactosemia in PDX
- Bacon Cheeseburger Soup by Small Wallet, Big Appetite
- Beef Pho Soup by No One Likes Crumbley Cookies
- Frijol con Carne by MarocMama
- Pho Bo (Vietnamese Beef and Noodle Soup) by Neighborfood
Pass The Pork. Please (Pork or Sausage Soups)
- Smoked Sausage and Wild Rice Soup at Mama, Mommy, Mom
- Louisiana Caldo by Catholic Foodie
- Sweet potato and Spanish chorizo soup at My Cute Bride
- Soft Tofu Soup (Soondubu Jjigae) by Hip Foodie Mom
Under The Sea (Seafood Soups)
- Shrimp Miso Noodle Soup at Pescetarian Journal
- Szechuan Fish Soup by The Urban Mrs.
- New England Clam Chowder at Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Hearty Okra Shrimp Gumbo Laced with Coconut Oil by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- Bacon and Shrimp Bisque at Big Bear’s Wife
- Lobster Bisque by Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Chinese Fish Maw Soup by My Trials in The Kitchen
- Thai Curry Coconut Mussel Soup by Noshing With The Nolands
Eat Your Veggies (Chock Full o’ Vegetables Soups)
- Not-So-Mini-Strone at The Foodie Army Wife
- French Onion Soup by The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- Spicy Sweet Potato and Corn Soup at Magnolia Days
- Creamy Cheddar Potato Soup at Daily Dish Recipes
- Rather French Onion Soup by What Smells So Good?
- Broccoli Cheddar Soup by Hezzi D’s Books and Cooks
- Cream of Ancho Chile Soup from La Cocina de Leslie
- Pasta e Fagoli Soup at Cravings of a Lunatic
- Miso Soup by Crazy Foodie Stunts
- Vegetable Consommé with Semolina Dumplings – Grießknödel at Masala Herb
- Vegetable Medley Soup with Broccoli and Leeks at Chattering Kitchen
- Smoky Kale and Tomato Soup with Garlic Croutons by The Wimpy Vegetarian
- Coconut Corn Chowder at Mangoes and Chutney
- Make Your Own (Gluten Free) Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup at The Meltaways
- Ital Carrot & Sweet Potato Soup at The Lovely Pantry
- Chunky Vegetable and Barley Soup at Curious Cuisiniere
- Corn Soup with Crispy Tortilla Strips at Ninja Baking
- Jalapeno Beer Cheese Soup by The Hand That Rocks The Ladle
- Wild Mushroom Soup at Food Lust People Love
- Creamy Carrot Soup at Cookistry
- Vermicelli Soup by Damn Delicious
- Country Split Pea Soup with Bacon and Potatoes at girlichef
Some Don’t Like It Hot (Chilled Soups)
- Chilled Strawberry Soup at Juanita’s Cocina
- Bread and Tomato Soup – Gazpacho Style at Vintage Kitchen Notes
This recipe was shared with: Thursday’s Treasures
yum! This sounds amazing!!!
Thanks – it is quite delicious!
This is such a cool recipe. I tend to be like Mr Soup is not Dinner but this is proof positive it is.
Pack in enough meat & potatoes, and how can you disagree?!
mmmm….. absolutely gorgeous and drool worthy! Love it.
Thanks Isabel! Definitely a hit here.
I am surprised at all that he liked this soup, it looks amazing.
Thanks Laura!!
How sweet! I love that your husband was telling you, you had to share this recipe! So sweet! Love the soup .. will totally give this one a try!
It was really sweet of him – I think he surprised himself by truly liking soup.
Oh wow! Yes please!
Haha, thanks!
oo nice soup! I can’t wait try this! Love the little bowl too!
Thanks! The square bowls are fun. Wish I had more than two!
Sounds like a fantastic soup, Brianne. I am lucky that my family loves soup for dinner, well I should clarify as long as it is thick 🙂
Thicker soups definitely feel more like a meal!
Oh man! I love that there are sweet potatoes in this! One of my favorite soups is a blend of sweet potato and white potato…and the sweetness of the potatoes combined with the spice of the Chipotle has just got to be killer! Can’t wait to try this!
I love sweet and spicy! Such a nice balance.
This sounds delish Brianne!
Thanks Dorothy! We like it!
You had me at chipotle, Brianne. This soup looks wonderful; I love everything about it. My hubby sounds just like your hubby. “Soup for dinner! What else are we having?” Yup, that’s my hubby.
Thanks Jennie! Sadly he usually insists he doesn’t even want it as a side dish. I think I am pulling him over to the soup side gradually.
Love the addition of the chipotle. This sounds so comforting and delicious. The perfect Sunday supper.
It is nice and hearty – a meal in a bowl!
I absolutely love chipotle recipes. This one looks so good
Chipotle does add such great flavor!
My daughter would love this soup!
I guess she is the spicy fan in the family.
Gorgeous soup!!! Where I could eat soup every night of the winter, my hubby only tolerates it every couple weeks. I’ll have to test this one out on him after your hubby’s endorsement 🙂
Thanks Liz! This is a pretty hearty one – eats like a meal, so should be hubby approved!
My son would love this soup! I love the addition of sweet potatoes and chipotle. Very inventive!
Alaiyo
Thanks, I love the combo of sweet and spicy!
Now this looks like it would really warm you up! YUM!
It definitely does!
As we make our way through another winter storm in New England, I’m thinking this is a perfect way to warm everyone from the inside out. Can’t wait to share it with our Cabot friends!
Thanks so much for sharing! Cabot is always a fave in our house.
This is so right up me and my husbands alley! Love the addition of sweet potatoes too!!
I love sweet and spicy together!!
You had me at chowder! Well, and those photos make me want to jump in and dig in! Lovely recipe and so glad it was a hit in your house! 😉
Thanks! Yes, chowder always makes you think of something hearty and comforting.
I love a little spice in my soup and pairing it with chicken sausage and cheese is definitely the way to go! Pinning this for later.
Thanks for the pin. And really, what isn’t good when it has sausage and cheese 😉
Yum!! When I look at this soup it reminds me of something similar that I’ve had before but I can’t place where or what was exactly in it – maybe it was something close. Will have to make it and see!
Let me know what you think!
Love this! You have no idea how badly I want a bowl of this for lunch!
Thanks so much!
Wow Brianne, this is meal right here! Awesome soup!
It definitely is satisfying!
Loving all the lime in this weeks recipes! Right up my alley? Looks fantastic!
I know, there are some great ones!
Gorgeous soup and photos. Love the bowl too!!
Thanks Tara! The squares are so fun!
This is SO happening in my kitchen. There really is not a single thing about it that I don’t love. Plus – beautiful!
Enjoy! And thank you – I was afraid the “chee-tos” orange would look photoshopped, but that is the actual color from the chipotles and sweet potatoes and sausage!
Wow – this soup looks incredible! It is crazy snowy here today, so I think soup is definitely in order!
Thanks – this would definitely warm you up!
What is it with these men? I’ve got a picky one on my hands also! I would love this soup!
It’s funny because he isn’t really picky – just claims to not like soup. Is it wrong to blame his mother?! 😉
LOL Nope It probably is all her fault!
Perfected or not, this looks amazing! I love all the flavors and ingredients you used. Perfect for warming on a snowy day…like it is today in Michigan lol. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks! The flavor is definitely there, maybe just a tweak or two. But I wouldn’t tell anyone not to make it.
I have been waiting for this recipe since you posted your teaser pic. You don’t disappoint! YUM!
Thanks! I know you are a bit of a sucker for anything spicy 😉
Wow! Your soup is making me speechless! What a fantastic combination of flavors!!!!!
Thanks! My guys love Southwestern flavors!
I think my husband would love this soup. He tried to pull that soup’s not a dinner on me once and I just laughed at him. Sorry dude soup is dinner around here. He has now learned to embrace it as long as I buy lots of good bread to serve with it.
Haha, I think as long as I make them nice and hearty, he is good with it. As much as I enjoy brothy soups, he just isn’t into them. Oh well…
This soup has amazing color, and I like the added crunch on top! A full meal in a bowl, perfect for winter.
Yes, I definitely love soups that make a meal! And that is the color – no Photoshop magic here!
Oh yum! I could eat this one just about every day. Love the spices and everything in it (especially the sausage).
I love both the precooked and the raw sausage (of course, usually a poultry version around here) for adding tons of flavor to lots of dishes!
Hi Brianne, I wonder if you might get better flavor if you were to start by browning the onion and sausage mixture in a Dutch oven, removing the contents to a bowl and then boiling your sweet potatoes in the same Dutch oven, thereby deglazing the pan. I must agree with your husband. It looks delicious!
I’ll have to give that a try. The first time, I cooked everything in the pot/dutch oven, but left it all in there when I cooked the potatoes and added the cheese. Not a good idea! Thanks for the tip!
That looks absolutely fabulous and I am so glad you shared. Anything with cheese and sausage is a winner in my book but that chipotle smokiness puts this soup over the top. Yum!
Yes, I think adding the chipotle was key. Thanks!
I know how it feels when the hubby actually likes something! It feels like you hit the jackpot! This soup of yours is just bursting with flavour!
Hubby is usually pretty good, but it is his claim about not liking soup that usually gets me!