Katiecooks
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Ingredients:
1 pound pork sausage links, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 C sliced celery
1/2 C chopped onion
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tbls. all-purpose flour
1 can (14.5 oz.) chicken broth
1/2 C water
4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 C milk
1 C sliced green beans, partially cooked
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Directions:
In a heavy skillet, brown sausage over medium heat. Remove sausage and set aside. Drain all but 1 tbls. of the drippings; saute celery, onion, thyme and salt until onion is tender. Stir in flour and cook until onion is tender. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Gradually add broth and water, stirring until the mixture comes to a boil. Add potatoes, cover and simmer 25 minutes until potatoes are tender. Allow soup to cool. Pureee 2 C in blender or food processor (I use an immersion blender for this step) and return mixture to cooking pan. Add milk, green beans and sausage, heat through. Garnish with parsley before serving. This soup is thick, hearty and delicious! Enjoy!

1 pound pork sausage links, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 C sliced celery
1/2 C chopped onion
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tbls. all-purpose flour
1 can (14.5 oz.) chicken broth
1/2 C water
4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 C milk
1 C sliced green beans, partially cooked
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Directions:
In a heavy skillet, brown sausage over medium heat. Remove sausage and set aside. Drain all but 1 tbls. of the drippings; saute celery, onion, thyme and salt until onion is tender. Stir in flour and cook until onion is tender. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Gradually add broth and water, stirring until the mixture comes to a boil. Add potatoes, cover and simmer 25 minutes until potatoes are tender. Allow soup to cool. Pureee 2 C in blender or food processor (I use an immersion blender for this step) and return mixture to cooking pan. Add milk, green beans and sausage, heat through. Garnish with parsley before serving. This soup is thick, hearty and delicious! Enjoy!