March 9th, 2008

Potato Soup with Andouille Sausage

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  • 5 cups red potatoes, cut into chunks
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
  • 2 cans cream of onion soup*
  • 8 ounces sour cream
  • 12 ounces andouille sausage, chopped or thinly sliced**
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • green onions, for garnishing
  • shredded cheese, for garnishing
In a large pot, boil chopped potatoes in broth and water. Cook just until tender. Reduce heat to medium or medium-high. Continue to stir soup frequently to prevent sticking and scalding.In a small skillet, melt butter. Add milk and flour, and stir until thickened. Add to potatoes and stir.Stir together onion soup and sour cream. Add to potatoes and stir to combine. Add chopped sausage. Continue cooking until thoroughly heated and combined.Sprinkle with chopped green onions or cheese before serving.

*May substitute other cream soups. The original recipe called for 1 can each of cream of onion and cream of celery soups.

**May substitute 1 pound of ground pork sausage. Brown sausage in a skillet and drain before adding to soup.