Corn and Sausage Chowder

By Nicole
Yield: 10 (1 cup) servings

3 tablespoons of butter
2/3 cup chopped onions
1/4 cup diced celery
6 tablespoons of flour
5 cups of chicken broth
1 cup diced potatoes
1 1 pound package of frozen corn
5 1/2 ounces sliced or diced lean spicy or southwestern sausage
1 1/2 cups of heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Liquid smoke to taste

In a large saucepan, melt butter. Add onions and celery; cook until tender, but not brown. Add flour, cook slowly for 4-5 minutes. Do not brown mixture. Add broth; mix well. Add potatoes; simmer about 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Add corn and sausage; simmer an additional 20 minutes. Stir in heavy cream, salt and pepper. Add liquid smoke to taste.