Corn and Potato Chowder With Mild Italian Sausage

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• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 (19 ounce) package  Johnsonville Mild Italian Sausage Links
• 3  tablespoons butter
• 2  cups  chopped onions
• 5  tablespoons flour
• 6  cups  chicken stock
• 2  large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch dice
• 1 1⁄2 cups half-and-half cream
• 3  cups  fresh whole corn or 3  cups frozen whole kernel corn
• 1  teaspoon  minced fresh thyme leave
• 1  large red bell pepper, diced
• 3  green onions, sliced
•  salt and pepper
• 1  tablespoon  chopped Italian parsley

Directions

1. In a skillet, prepare sausage according to package directions.
2. Cool slightly and slice into 1/2 –inch slices.
3. In a soup kettle, melt butter and sauté onions until tender and lightly browned.
4. Add flour, mix until smooth.
5. Stir in stock, over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
6. Reduce heat, add potatoes and cook until almost tender, about 10-12 minutes.
7. Gradually stir in cream, corn and thyme.
8. Continue to simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9. Do not allow to boil.
10. Add prepared sausage, bell pepper and onions.
11. Continue to simmer for 5-10 minutes.
12. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
13. Serve and garnish with parsley.