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Potato Soup with Sausage

1 pound pork sausage links, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1/2 cup water
4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced (about 4 cups)
1 cup milk
1 cup sliced green beans, partially cooked
Minced fresh parsley

In a heavy saucepan, brown sausage over medium heat. Remove sausage to

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paper towels to drain. Drain skillet, reserving 1 tablespoon
drippings. Saute the celery, onion, thyme and salt in the reserved
drippings until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually add
broth and water, stirring until the mixture comes to a boil. Add
potatoes; cover and simmer 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Remove from the heat; cool. In blender, cover and process 2 cups
soup mixture until smooth; return to kettle. Add the milk, beans and
sausage; heat through. Garnish with parsley.

Yield: 6 servings.