Description
Creamy Leek and Sausage Stew is a delightful comfort food that combines tender sausage with sweet, caramelized leeks in a rich, velvety broth. This cozy dish is perfect for chilly evenings when you crave something warm and satisfying without the fuss. With its vibrant colors and aromatic flavors, this stew is sure to impress your family or guests while remaining simple enough for any home cook to master.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb high-quality sausage (Italian or smoked)
- 2 medium leeks, cleaned and sliced
- 2 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and chopping the leeks, potatoes, and carrots. Remove the sausage from its casing.
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the sausage for about 5 minutes until crispy. Break it into pieces as it cooks.
- Add chopped leeks, carrots, and potatoes to the pot. Sauté for an additional 5 minutes until softened.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and fresh thyme, then reduce heat to low for another few minutes until combined.
- Serve hot in bowls, garnished with extra thyme if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg