This hearty corn chowder features flavorful Italian sausage, sweet corn, and tender potatoes in a thick and creamy base, topped with some sweet and salty toasted pepitas for the perfect finishing crunch.

It might not look like much, but don’t let its humble appearance fool you: this hearty chowder is ridiculously flavorful and perfectly satisfying on a crisp fall night.

We’re due for our first freeze tonight, and while I’m lamenting the loss of my outdoor herbs, I am decidedly excited about the fact that it’s officially soup season.

Taylor threw this recipe together on a whim last week, using up some sad peppers and half a bag of frozen corn, and both of us were shocked at how delicious it turned out. Between this and his ultimate turkey stew, I think it’s safe to say he’s the soup expert in our house. I, on the other hand, will stay in my lane and stick to cookies, thank you very much.

It might not look like much, but don’t let its humble appearance fool you: this hearty chowder is ridiculously flavorful and ultra-satisfying. The main flavor comes from the Italian pork sausage, 1/2 a pound really goes a long way when it comes to flavor. Paired with sweet corn kernels, tender Yukon gold potatoes, and a splash of white wine, it comes together as a beautifully thick and creamy base, but still with plenty of chunky bits.

Top it with some chopped fresh cilantro and a handful of sweet and salty pepitas (my favorite part!) for a bit of crunch that makes this soup extra special.

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