Sausage & Sweet Potato Chowder

Sausage & Sweet Potato Chowder


1 pound ground sausage (or remove the casings on sausages)

1 medium onion, chopped

2 celery stalks, peeled and chopped

1 medium yellow or red bell pepper, chopped

6 cups chicken broth (low sodium is ok)

2 large sweet potatoes, cut into bite size cubes

1 tablespoon parsley

salt and black pepper to taste

1 can evaporated milk

1 cup frozen spinach, thawed



In a large saucepan, saute onion, celery, bell pepper and sausage over medium heat, stirring often to break up the lumps of the meat, until sausage is cooked and onions clear.. about 5 min

Add chicken broth, potato, salt, pepper and parsley. Bring to a boil over high heat.

Reduce heat and simmer (uncovered), stirring occasionally for 20 min (or until potatoes are tender).

Stir in evaporated milk and spinach, cook just until heated through, about 5 min.




I made this soup using regular potatoes and not sweet potatoes.. It was very similar to the soup that Olive Garden serves.. I also added some carrots for color and I am very pleased with the outcome. I may use a combination of both sweet and regular potatoes next time.