Potato Soup With Sausage(Yields 6 Servings) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

10 oz. pork sausage links, cut in 1/4-inch slices
1 c. sliced celery
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can chicken broth
1/2 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)

Preparation

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