Potato Soup With SausageYields 6 Servings

Ingredients

• 10 oz pork sausage links cut in 14-inch slices
• 1 c sliced celery
• 12 c chopped onion
• 12 tsp dried thyme
• 12 tsp salt
• 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 14 12 oz can chicken broth
• 12 c water
• 4 medium potatoes pared and diced about 4 c
• 1 c milk
• 1 c sliced green beans partially cooked
• fresh chopped parsley optional

Directions

1. In a heavy skillet brown sausage over medium heat
2. Remove sausage and set aside
3. Drain all but 1 tablespoon of fat saute celery onion thyme and salt
4. Cook until onion is tender
5. Stir in flour cook 1 minute
6. Gradually add broth and water stirring until the mixture comes to a boil
7. Add potatoes cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender
8. Allow soup to cool Puree 2 cups in blender or food processor
9. Return to kettle
10. Add milk beans and sausage heat through
11. Garnish with parsely if desired