Spicy Sausage and Potato Soup

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By Diana Rattray

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Potato Soup With Andouille Sausage

Diana Rattray

Cajun style sausage spices up this tasty potato soup, or use your favorite smoked sausage in this recipe. Serve this potato soup with biscuits or crusty rolls and a salad for a delicious lunch or dinner.

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 12 to 16 ounces andouille sausage or other smoked sausage
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1 teaspoon dried leaf basil
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream

Preparation:

In a large skillet over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add the onion, celery, and diced sausage; sauté until the vegetables are tender and sausage is lightly browned. Stir in the flour until smooth and well-blended; stir in green onions, parsley, basil, salt and pepper. Continue cooking, stirring, for 1 minute. Blend in the chicken broth. Add the diced potatoes, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Stir in the heavy cream and continue cooking until heated through.
Serves 6.