SAUSAGE-POTATO CHOWDER

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. mild Italian sausage
  • 1/2 c. water
  • 2 1/2 c. peeled, diced potatoes
  • 1/2 c. chopped onion
  • 1/2 c. chopped celery
  • 1 1/2 c. chicken broth
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 3 1/2 c. milk
  • 1/4 c. flour
  • 1 c. frozen peas
  • 2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions:

Brown sausage stirring so that meat is in small pieces. Set aside. In large saucepan put water, potatoes, onion,

celery, broth and pepper. Cover and bring to a boil just long enough that the potatoes are tender, about 5 minutes.

Add sausage and 2 1/2 cups milk. In a jar with lid, shake the flour and remaining milk until blended. Stir into the

potato mixture, stirring constantly until mixture begins to boil. Add peas, simmer 3 minutes. Remove from heat, stir

in cheese until melted.