Shan's Spicy Sausage Potato Soup

A warm meal great for cold winter days. Spicy sausage gives it a nice kick. Mild sausage can be used, if preffered.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons butter or 3  tablespoons margarine
• 1  cup  white onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup green onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup celery, chopped
• 6 -8  hot Italian sausage, sliced (I prefer Lilydale, hot italian turkey or beef sausage)
• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1  tablespoon dried parsley
• 1  teaspoon dried basil
• 1  teaspoon  salt & pepper
• 3  cups low sodium chicken broth
• 6  baking potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 1⁄2 cups heavy cream
• 1  cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions

1. Melt butter in large soup pot, over medium heat, add white onion and celery. Cook 5 minutes.
2. Add sliced sausage, cook until browned, about 5 minutes stir in flour, mix until smooth.
3. Add chicken stock, green onions, parsley, basil, salt and pepper. Stir well.
4. Add potatoes, bring to medium boil, reduce to low and simmer until potatoes are tender, 25-30 minutes.
5. Add cream, heat through.
6. Garnish with cheddar cheese.