Description
A cozy comfort food dish that combines savory sausages, wild rice, and a medley of veggies in a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 400g (6) sausages, any flavor
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 3 tbsp plain/all-purpose flour
- 750ml (3 cups) chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 bay leaves
- 100g (1/2 cup) wild rice
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 375ml (1 1/2 cups) single/light cream or half and half
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
- Remove the sausage from its casing and cook until golden brown.
- Remove the sausage and drain excess fat, leaving about 2 tbsp in the pot.
- Add chopped onion, celery, and sliced carrots; cook for about 10 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and dried thyme; cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle flour over the veggies and mix until it forms a thick paste.
- Return the sausage to the pot and gradually pour in a bit of the chicken stock, stirring until combined.
- Add remaining stock, bay leaves, and wild rice; bring to a simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Add cubed potatoes and cook for another 15 minutes until tender.
- Pour in the cream and stir gently; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve in bowls, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Feel free to customize with different proteins or add frozen veggies for convenience.