Potato soup with Sausage

1. 1

   Cut celery and onion in small dice.

2. 2

   Melt butter and add celery and onion.

3. 3

   Cook on medium low until very tender.

4. 4

   (About the time it takes to peel and cut potatoes)

5. 5

   Peel potatoes and cut in small dice.

6. 6

   Add to 4 qt pot and add just enough water to cover.

7. 7

   Add salt.

8. 8

   Bring to boil, reduce to medium heat and simmer until about halfway done.

9. 9

   Add celery and onions to potatoes.

10. 10

    Brown and crumble sausage.

11. 11

    I use Bass Farm mild.

12. 12

    Jimmy Dean would be a good substitute.

13. 13

    Remove from pan with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

14. 14

    Reserve 1 Tbsp sausage drippings in pan.

15. 15

    Add 1 Tbsp flour.

16. 16

    Cook for just a minute or 2.

17. 17

    You want a blonde roux.

18. 18

    Add roux and sausage to potatoes.

19. 19

    Add 2 cups of milk, cream cheese and seasonings.

20. 20

    Simmer on medium low heat until cheese melts and potatoes are done.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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