Bratwurst Chowder Recipes

BRATS AND BEER CHEDDAR CHOWDER

Steps:

• In small saucepan, boil potatoes til tender, drain, set aside.
• Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat.
• Add onion, carrot and shallots; reduce heat to medium-low.
• Cook, stirring frequently, for about 10-15 minutes, or until onion is very soft and golden brown. Add garlic during last 5 minutes.
• In a large screwtop jar, mix broth and flour, shaking until smooth.
• Stir into onion mixture.
• Add milk, caraway seeds, and pepper. Cook over medium heat 5 minutes, or until thickened, stirring frequently.
• Gradually stir in cheese, mustard and horseradish, reduce heat to low.
• Cook and stir until cheese melts, but do not boil.
• Stir in brats, 12 oz. beer, and potatoes.
• Cook, stirring frequently, until heated through. *You can add a little of the beer from cooking the brats if desired. See note below.
• Garnish with additional shredded cheese, if desired.
• Garnish with a sprinkling of cayenne or paprika if desired.
• Makes 4-6 main-dish servings.
• *Note: When cooking the brats: First brown in pan with just a bit of oil, then add 1 cup beer and simmer til done. Remove brats from beer and cut and slice. *Save beer broth to add to pot, as much or little as you like, for thickness.

CHEDDAR-BRATWURST SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Grill brats over hot coals until done or bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. Slice into bite-size pieces and set aside.
• 2. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven or large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add onions, potatoes and carrots. Saute over for 10-15 minutes or until onions start to caramelize.
• 3. Pour chicken broth into pot. Bring just to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until potatoes and carrots are just cooked.
• 4. Pour half & half into an air tight container. Add flour. Seal and shake until thoroughly blended. Pour into broth. Stir gently until heated through and starting to thicken. Gradually, stir in the cheddar cheese; reduce heat to low. Cook stirring frequently until cheese melts completely. Add the bratwurst to the pot. Remove from heat.
• 5. Ladle into soup bowls and top with chopped fresh parsley, green onion, oyster crackers and/or more shredded cheddar if desired.

SAUSAGE CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook the sausage, onion and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Stir in the water, potatoes and bouillon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Add corn; simmer 10 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour and pepper until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir into the sausage mixture.

CREAMY BRATWURST STEW

Steps:

• Place first 5 ingredients in a 5-qt. slow cooker; toss to combine. Top with bratwurst. Mix broth and seasonings; pour over top., Cook, covered, on low 6-7 hours, until sausage is cooked through and vegetables are tender. Remove sausages from slow cooker; cut into 1-in. slices. Return sausages to potato mixture; stir in cream., Mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into stew. Cook, covered, on high until thickened, about 30 minutes.

EASY SAUSAGE CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a soup kettle or Dutch oven over medium heat, brown the sausage and onion. Slowly add the potatoes, water, parsley, basil, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Add remaining ingredients; cook 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through.

BRATWURST CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a large saucepan combine:
• brats cut into 1/2 inch pieces, potatoes, onions, and salt and pepper (to taste).
• Add water, bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat.
• Cover and simmer for an additional 20 minutes until the potatoes are nearly done.
• Now stir in the cabbage and carrots, and cook until they are tender. Stir in 2 1/2 cups of milk.
• Combine the remaining 1/2 cup of milk with the flour.
• Now gradually stir it into the soup to thicken it.
• When the soup has thickened and is bubbly, stir in the cheese until it is melted.
• Enjoy!