Creamy Hash Brown Mushroom Chowder

This wealthy and creamy Hash Brown Mushroom Chowder will hold your stomach full and heat for SURE, on these icy chilly, wintry nights!

One final hash brown recipe, I promise.

I used to be going to replace my older Potato Mushroom Chowder Recipe, however determined as a substitute to make a brand new one with the elements I had, particularly a giant bag of Mr Dells Frozen Hash Browns.

I’ve seen this specific model at my native Walmart, so I do know they’re extensively out there. And they’re undoubtedly oil-free. The truth is – the ONLY ingredient listed on the package deal is potatoes.

In addition to the potatoes, the remainder of the recipe if pretty straight ahead. I used a combination of onion, carrots, and celery (mirepoix) as a base. Added 2 completely different sorts of mushrooms for slightly protein and fiber. And I added some Dulse Flakes to provide it only a tad little bit of a “clam chowder” style.

Should you’re not a mushroom fan I am positive you would use soy curls as a substitute, or simply add extra veggies. And the Dulse is totally elective, or you would merely use a Nori sheet too. Dulse is a seaweed and is an effective supply of iodine. I’ve seen in at Complete Meals and I do know Amazon has it as effectively if you wish to attempt it.

I have Dulse here in my Amazon Store

Now this IS a Chowder, and it IS wealthy, so there IS a cream sauce part to it. I used almond milk, riced cauliflower, and simply ⅓ cup of cashews….so that is NOT fats free. If you wish to experiment with white beans as a substitute of cashews, let me know the way it goes.

I used my 6qt Dutch Oven to prepare dinner every part in and it turned out nice. Once more, the one I used is in also in my store.

This recipe DOES make a ton of chowder (i am guessing round 12 cups) , and chowders do NOT sometimes freeze effectively. So if you happen to’re the sort of one that doesn’t wish to eat the identical factor daily – this will not be the recipe for you.

However…..in case you have a big crowd to feed, or do not thoughts chowing down on some chowder for just a few days in a row……. I believe you may prefer it.

One factor I do know for positive – with all of the wintry climate (in all places it appears), together with a uncommon ICE storm right here within the Pac NW – that is the right meal to maintain you all heat and comfortable.

Now, if you happen to may please move the recent sauce…..

Creamy Hash Brown Mushroom Chowder

First, seize a giant soup pot or Dutch Oven. Then, take the primary 3 elements, the onions, carrots, and celery, and cube them as much as roughly the identical dimension. Then we saute these in just a few tablespoons of both water, or veggie broth. When the onions flip translucent, about 5 minutes, add the garlic.

Subsequent we chop up some mushrooms and add them to the pot. They’ll launch their very own liquid however if you happen to really feel the pan is kinda dry, you may all the time add extra water or broth. Simmer for about 5 min.

Add the dulse flakes if you happen to’re utilizing them and be sure you stir now and again. Maintain it combined. I discussed earlier than, you would additionally break up a nori sheet, perhaps ½ a sheet if you haven’t any dulse flakes

Now we add our 2.5 cups of broth and the water. Combine completely. Add the tomato paste (I cheated and used ketchup) and the liquid smoke and stir.

Now we add your hash browns. I did NOT thaw mine, however relatively crumbled them proper into the stew whereas nonetheless frozen. No worries, the large chunks will thaw and break aside.

I’ve a giant pot that’s fairly full, so I need to flip up the warmth to get this to a boil. As soon as it begins effervescent, I diminished the warmth, coated it with a lid, and simmered about half-hour, stirring incessantly.

Whereas that is doing its factor, we are able to make the cream sauce.

Simply dump every part right into a excessive velocity blender and mix till clean. I’ve a Vitamix, (again….it’s in the store), and did NOT need to soak the cashews or soften the cauliflower. In case you have a less expensive blender, you might need to soften the cashews and cauliflower first.

As soon as the stew has simmered for about half and hour, slowly stir within the cream sauce and let it proceed to simmer for one more 15 min to thicken up.

Serve together with your selection of garnish. For me that normally means inexperienced onion and scorching sauce. And naturally these little oyster crackers are iconic for a photograph shoot of a bowl of clam chowder, so I had to make use of them. Not eat them thoughts you, simply use them for a photograph lol.

That is the recipe for the week, and I DO hope, wherever you’re, you could keep heat and protected. Let me know the way you just like the recipe, and I believe for subsequent week……perhaps….we’d do one thing slightly completely different.

I am developing on the 1 yr anniversary of my stroke – so I’ve slightly one thing particular for you deliberate 😉

Keep tuned!